Miami Dolphins

Dolphins sign QB Ryan Tannehill to 6-year extension

Published May. 18, 2015 4:40 p.m. ET

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With the Miami Dolphins putting the final touches on their roster for the 2015 season and the NFL draft behind them, the team announced Monday the signing of starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a contract extension through the 2020 season.

According to multiple reports, the six-year deal is worth $96 million, including $45 million guaranteed.

"We are thrilled that we were able to sign Ryan to an extension," vice president of football operations Mike Tannenbaum said. "He is an ascending talent, a team leader and checks all of the boxes you are looking for at the position."

Tannehill has started in all 48 games for the Dolphins since he was drafted eighth overall in the 2012 draft. In 2014, he set career highs in virtually every single offensive category including completions, attempts, completion percentage, passing yards, passing touchdowns and passer rating.

"Signing Ryan to this deal is important to our franchise," general manager Dennis Hickey said. "He is a proven quarterback in this league that combines a talented skill set with work ethic, passion, toughness and a team first mentality. We are committed and believe in Ryan as our quarterback for the long-term and we are excited to be able to sign him to this extension."

In his first three seasons, Tannehill has completed 1,029 of 1,662 passes for 11,252 yards, 63 touchdowns and 42 interceptions for an 84.0 passer rating. He completed 66.4 percent of his passes for 4,045 yards with 27 touchdowns and 12 interceptions for a 92.8 passer rating last season.

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