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Terms were not released but the Miami Herald reported the
six-year deal worth $96 million with $45 million guaranteed.
Tannehill, 26, the eighth pick in the 2012 draft, has started
all 48 games in his three seasons with the Dolphins and his
numbers have improved each season.
He has completed 1,029 passes for 11,252 yards, 63 touchdowns
and 42 interceptions, and rushed for 760 yards and four
touchdowns.
Tannehill's new contract comes only a few months after
speculation that he would lose his spot as the starting
quarterback.
In September, coach Joe Philbin refused to confirm that
Tannehill would start the next game, but the player ultimately
got the nod and did enough the rest of the season to impress the
front office.
“He is an ascending talent, a team leader and checks all of the
boxes you are looking for at the position,” Miami Executive Vice
President of Football Operations Mike Tannenbaum
The Dolphins have not made the playoffs since 2008, and they are
23-25 in three seasons with Tannehill.
(Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina, editing by
Gene Cherry)
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