Zach Sieler (born September 7, 1995) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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, and was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Sieler was selected by the

in the seventh round (238th overall) of the

. On August 31, 2019, Sieler was waived by the Ravens and was signed to the

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the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 5, 2019. He was waived on December 4, 2019.

Miami Dolphins

On December 5, 2019, Sieler was claimed off waivers by the

. On April 17, 2020, Sieler was re-signed to a one-year contract by the Dolphins. He was placed on the reserve/

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list by the team on July 31, 2020, and was activated six days later. On November 16, 2020, the Dolphins signed Sieler to a three-year contract extension through the 2023 season. On August 27, 2023, Sieler signed a three-year, $38.65 million contract extension with the Dolphins. During the Dolphins' Week 14 loss to the Tennessee Titans, Sieler recorded his first career interception off of quarterback

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, and returned it 5 yards for his first NFL

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. In 2023, Sieler had 10 sacks which ranked him second on the team.

NFL career statistics

References

External links

Miami Dolphins bio Ferris State Bulldogs bioBiography at NFL.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sieler, Zach 1995 births Living people American football defensive ends Baltimore Ravens players Ferris State Bulldogs football players Miami Dolphins players People from Howell, Michigan People from Pinckney, Michigan Sportspeople from Livingston County, Michigan Players of American football from Michigan