The Miami Dolphins may have lost their Week 9 game against the Detroit Lions 19-9 at Hard Rock Stadium, but that was nothing compared to the loss they'll feel now without one of their team captains.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Dolphins defensive lineman Zach Sieler ruptured his biceps on the first play of Sunday's game and continued to play through the injury. Now, he's set to have season-ending surgery with a 5-6 month recovery time table.
Sieler signed a three-year, $64 million extension in 2025 that ties him to the team through the 2029 season. Prior to the injury, many wondered whether the Dolphins would try to trade him ahead of the deadline, but that's clearly not happening now.
The 31-year-old's impact on this team can't be overstated,
as he's been an invaluable resource for the group of young, inexperienced defenders looking to make a name for themselves in the NFL and their way in the world.
On the field, Sieler recorded 24 tackles, five quarterback hits and two sacks in eight games this season, but he did much more than that, often taking on multiple defenders to help open up opportunities for his teammates to get to the quarterback or stop a run in the backfield.
This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins captain to have season-ending surgery after injury vs. Lions
