The Miami Dolphins (1-7) suffered more than a 19-9 defeat to the Detroit Lions in Week 9; they also lost defensive tackle and team captain Zach Sieler for the remainder of the 2026 season. Sieler ruptured his biceps on the first play of the game but continued to play, and will undergo surgery with a projected 5-6 month recovery, according to ESPN.
Sieler, 31, signed a three-year, $64 million extension in 2025 that keeps him under contract through 2029. Before the injury, he had recorded 24 tackles and two sacks in eight games this season. Since joining the Dolphins in 2019, he has accumulated 37.5 sacks and 235 quarterback pressures, leading the franchise in both categories during his tenure.
The injury also removes a potential trade-deadline asset for a rebuilding Miami roster, as Sieler's production and leadership made him a prime candidate for contending teams seeking defensive line help.
