Veteran NFL running back Raheem Mostert will return to Miami next season after signing a two-year contract with the Dolphins on Tuesday, his agent confirmed
Mostert, who turns 31 next month, agreed to a two-year deal following his first season in Miami, where he led the team in rushing yards with 891, his agent Brett Tessler announced on social media.
Raheem Mostert of the Miami Dolphins is tackled by Matthew Judon of the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Sources told NFL Network the deal is worth $5.6 million and includes $2.2 million in guaranteed money. According to ESPN, the deal is worth up to $7.6 million with incentives.
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Mostert played six seasons with the san francisco 49ers before suffering a major knee injury that cut short his 2021 season. He signed with the Dolphins in March, reuniting with former offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
The deal follows Mostert’s best season yet, in which he rushed for 891 yards on 181 attempts for three touchdowns.
Raheem Mostert of the Dolphins runs against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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The Dolphins are also considering the four-time Pro Bowl running back. cook Dalvin, according to the Miami Herald.
Miami allegedly spoke with the minnesota vikings Tuesday morning but, according to NFL Network, the team refused to trade Cook.
Dalvin Cook of the Minnesota Vikings after running for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts at US Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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The 27-year-old Cook has three years left on his contract and is poised to make $10.4 million this season.
Miami has been active amid the free agency frenzy. Over the weekend, the Dolphins signed cornerback from the Los Angeles Rams Jalen Ramsey in exchange for a 2023 third-round pick and tight end Hunter Long.
They also signed New York Jets fan favorite Mike White to back up quarterback Tua Tagovailoa next season.