National Football League

DE Williams signs $16 million, 2-year deal with Dolphins

Published Mar. 8, 2016 10:44 p.m. ET

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MIAMI (AP) Free agent defensive end Mario Williams has signed a $16 million, two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.

Williams signed the deal Tuesday, a week after being released by the Buffalo Bills. He paid a visit over the weekend to Miami.

The Dolphins sought reinforcement at end because they may lose defensive end Olivier Vernon in free agency, and the status of four-time Pro Bowl end Cameron Wake is in doubt, too.

The pass rush could use an upgrade - Miami tied for 25th in the NFL with 31 sacks last season. Changes up front are part of a revamping of the defense under new coach Adam Gase.

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