Miami Dolphins defensive end Zach Sieler suffered an eye injury in practice Thursday that will keep him out of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, at least, according to multiple reports Friday.
A poke in the eye during practice Thursday left Sieler, 29, with a fractured orbital, which is a break in one or more of the bones that make up the eye socket.
The Dolphins are reportedly still in the process of determining Sieler’s next treatment option, which could include surgery, depending on the extent of his fracture.
A seventh-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Ravens, Sieler appeared in six games with the Ravens before being released by the Dolphins in 2019. After establishing himself as a regular part of Miami’s defensive line rotation, Sieler signed a three-year, $30.8 million extension through 2023.
Starting all six games this season, Sieler has 18 tackles, two sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery.
He recorded a career high in tackles (70) in 2022 and had a career-best in sacks last season (10.0). He has 273 tackles, 22 sacks and four forced fumbles in 82 games (56 starts) with the Baltimore Ravens (2018-19) and Dolphins.
To help in Sieler’s absence, Miami on Friday signed veteran defensive end Matt Dickerson to its practice squad.
–Field Level Media
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