Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler will have to adjust to a new 4-3 base defense scheme in Jeff Hafley’s first year as the head coach after primarily playing in a 3-4 scheme throughout his NFL career. Sieler is coming off a solid seventh season in Miami, recording 47 tackles, ten tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits, and 5.5 sacks in 17 starts. He also posted 32 pressures, 23 hurries, a 7.4% pass-rush win rate, 17 run stops, and a 5.9% stop rate.
Sieler enters the first year of his four-year, $64 million extension he signed last August. Since the Dolphins are in the middle of a rebuild and the star defensive tackle turns 31 in September, his days in Miami could be numbered, and he may be a trade candidate in the distant future.
The Miami Dolphins’ $64M star wants to retire with Miami
Nov 7, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; A general view of a Miami Dolphins helmet on the field prior to the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
During a press conference a week and a half ago, Zach Sieler was asked about his future, as reported by Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN NFL Nation. The star defensive tackle said he would like to spend the rest of his career in Miami and will do whatever it takes to make that happen. That suggests Sieler would be open to restructuring his contract or taking a pay cut in the future to persuade the front office to keep him.
Dolphins DT Zach Sieler said he’d like to spend the rest of his career in Miami and will do whatever it takes to make that happen
He also said the team isn’t paying attention to outside expectations or Vegas odds/win totals:
“It’s just a number … We want to win now, we don’t… pic.twitter.com/Nd6PDI1dwf
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) May 27, 2026
Fans react to the latest development
Miami Dolphins fans celebrate making the playoffs after an 11-6 victory over the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Jan. 8, 2023.
I feel like this guy is the leader of the Miami Dolphins on the field.
— I’m from the Bo Bo and Z. Cavaricci days. (@thenewshyyt) May 27, 2026
Yeah, I’d like that for him & one day see his name in the ring of honor.
— Phil Knut (@MrPKnut) May 27, 2026
My man….I hope u do stay in Miami
— Mark (@TheFinsMagic) May 27, 2026
We got some good peices and veteran leadership, I’m telling you, multiple playoff wins 100 percent guaranteed by 2030, super bowl before 2040
— QuarterCentury+ (@GreenBayPhins) May 27, 2026
Good to hear a player speak so directly about wanting to stay and build something in one place, and also keeping the focus firmly on what happens on the field rather than outside predictions. @Marcel_LJ
— Manav (@Manavvv31) May 27, 2026
Amen
— Jacob Rodriguez's Mustache (@Tuaisyourdaddy) May 28, 2026