Dolphins captain Zach Sieler has season-ending surgery after injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Zach Sieler suffered a ruptured biceps during the first play of a game against the Detroit Lions on November 8. Despite the injury, Sieler continued to play but will undergo season-ending surgery with a recovery timeline of five to six months. He signed a three-year, $64 million contract extension in 2025, which keeps him with the Dolphins through the 2029 season. The team will have to adjust without one of their captains for the remainder of the season.
- •Zach Sieler injured his biceps against the Lions.
- •He will have season-ending surgery.
- •Recovery estimated at five to six months.
- •Sieler signed a three-year, $64 million extension in 2025.
- •Dolphins must adjust without their defensive captain.
- 4:47 PMCBS Sports — Dolphins lose captain Zach Sieler for season with ruptured biceps
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Dolphins DT Zach Sieler to have season-ending biceps surgery
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins captain to have season-ending surgery after injury vs. Lions
"Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Zach Sieler played through a season-ending injury on Sunday, and now he'll have surgery and land on injured reserve.
"The Dolphins captain ruptured his biceps on the opening play against the Lions but remarkably finished the game
"The Dolphins will reportedly be without one of their top defensive players for the rest of the season.
Sources
External links- CBS SportsNov 10, 2026, 4:47 PMDolphins lose captain Zach Sieler for season with ruptured biceps
The Dolphins captain ruptured his biceps on the opening play against the Lions but remarkably finished the game
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 4:28 PMReport: Dolphins DT Zach Sieler to have season-ending biceps surgery
The Dolphins will reportedly be without one of their top defensive players for the rest of the season.
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 4:15 PMDolphins captain to have season-ending surgery after injury vs. Lions
Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Zach Sieler played through a season-ending injury on Sunday, and now he'll have surgery and land on injured reserve.
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