One veteran the Dolphins must sign before free agency begins
Dolphins pass rusher Melvin Ingram slotted nicely into his rotational role in the 2022 season. Ingram, who is set to hit free agency, proved that he can be a major asset if the Dolphins elect to bring him back. Re-signing Ingram isn’t likely to break the bank for the Dolphins. He outperformed his one-year deal […]
Dolphins pass rusher Melvin Ingram slotted nicely into his rotational role in the 2022 season. Ingram, who is set to hit free agency, proved that he can be a major asset if the Dolphins elect to bring him back.
Re-signing Ingram isn’t likely to break the bank for the Dolphins. He outperformed his one-year deal worth about $4 million last season, but he didn’t do enough to price himself out of the Dolphins’ plans.
In fact, NFL.com recently released an article declaring that Miami should attempt to re-sign Ingram before his price escalates on the open market.
“After nearly a decade with the Chargers, Ingram struggled to find a new home in 2021, spending half of that season with the Chiefs and half with the Steelers. Based on his production in Miami in 2022, it might be that Ingram prefers the coasts. The edge rusher excelled as more of a situational pass rusher with the Dolphins, generating his highest pressure rate (13.7%) since 2017. With presumably fresher legs, he averaged his quickest pass-rush get-off (0.83 seconds) of his last five seasons. With Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips as the starting edge rushers, the Dolphins could keep Ingram in his rotational role to maximize his efficiency.”
Mutually Beneficial
Ingram recorded six sacks in 2022, which was his highest total since the 2019 season. Filling in the gaps behind starting edge rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips helped maximize his productivity.
With Vic Fangio taking over of the defense Miami should become a more appealing place to play for defensive standouts. Ingram is set to turn 34 this offseason, but Miami offers the perfect role on a contending team for an aging veteran like Ingram.
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