Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins have had internal discussions about extending Wake’s deal through the 2019 season. Those internal discussions have not progressed to negotiations with Wake at this point.
Wake remained an integral part of the Miami defense in 2017 by starting every game and providing 10.5 sacks off the edge. Wake had 11.5 sacks in 2016 and his 92 career sacks leave him second in franchise history behind Jason Taylor.
Wake is set to make a base salary of $8 million in 2018 in the final year of the two-year deal he signed in 2017.
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Is it a restructure or simply an extension? You typically only restructure if you need cap space to sign someone. Is there anyone else the Dolphins are considering to add right now?
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I have no problem with an extension. The man has shown no signs of slowing and plays with everything he's got. I'm not saying they should sign him to a 3 year $40m contract, but a 1-2 year (with an out if he slows this season) at $8m per seems fair.
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I thought he showed some signs of slowing down last year. A couple of times late in the game where Miami needed him, he wasn’t really around. Missed opportunities/sacks.
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No, I didnt. There were several potential gamechanging opportunities he missed.
He gassed late in games which seemed atypical of his play. He looked much better in ‘16 because he was on a pitch count due to his previous Achilles injury.
He should be put on a pitch count this year.
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Bruce Smith played five years beyond Wake's age to this point, and had 34 sacks in those seasons. If Wake could achieve that, it would be amazing.
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I think he has done enough to deserve one more extension!!!