Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Coveted Free Agent Linebacker

The Miami Dolphins have re-signed linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel to a one-year contract after the player visited division rivals New England Patriots and also talked with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Update: The #Dolphins are re-signing LB Andrew Van Ginkel to a 1-year deal, per @Jason_Sarney

Van Ginkel has 11 career sacks and a strong special teams player. pic.twitter.com/sQtVohph9l

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 21, 2023

Van Ginkel had also reportedly drawn interest from the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers.

The 27-year-old linebacker has played in 56 games for the Dolphins over the past four years, starting 31 of them. Though he lost his starting outside linebacker role to Bradley Chubb last year, he still made significant contributions to the team's defense, recording 47 tackles, one interception, and half a sack.

Van Ginkel has a career total of 181 tackles (23 for loss), 11 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one interception, and 13 passes defended across 56 games played.

FA LB Andrew Van Ginkel is re-signing with the #Dolphins, source tells @theScore.

The former Wisconsin standout had 47 tackles, 3 TFLs and 2 PBUs for Miami last season. pic.twitter.com/wSVPWzAV8S

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 21, 2023

He is a versatile player who has also played special teams for the Dolphins.

While he will likely be rotated more often than before, Van Ginkel will remain a key player in Miami's defense and provide valuable depth to the linebacker corps. Photo Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports