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MIAMI (AP) -- Miami Dolphins nose tackle Paul Soliai has signed a franchise-tag contract that guarantees him about $12.5 million for the 2011 season.
The signing was confirmed on Twitter by Soliai's agent, David Canter. The deal is an increase from Soliai's salary of $550,000 in 2010.
Because he was given the franchise tag, Soliai receives the average salary of the five highest-paid defensive linemen in the NFL.
Soliai struggled with his weight in his first three seasons but his play improved in 2010, when he had 39 tackles and two sacks.
Received 02/27/11 10:28 am ET
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