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Sieler, who’s played well for an underperforming Miami defense, will undergo surgery on his injured bicep and remain sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. It’s a blow to the Dolphins defense, which has allowed the league’s highest EPA per play and highest offensive success rate. This could make the Dolphins more vulnerable to the run as well. Through Week 9 they have allowed the tenth most fantasy points per game to running backs, along with the 13th highest yards per carry.

McDaniel said that Sieler likely would have suited up for Saturday’s preseason game against the Lions if it were a regular season game. The veteran lineman who signed a three-year extension this offseason now has 22 days to get right before the Dolphins visit the Colts in Week 1. While the timeline for Sieler’s return is murky, McDaniel said he is not concerned about his Week 1 availability.

The contract makes him the Dolphins’ highest-paid defender and includes $44 million in guarantees. Sieler remains a talented three-down player at 29 years old. His 11 sacks in 2024 tie for second among NFL defensive tackles. He has 20 over the last two seasons.