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Dolphins Make History with Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal

7/19/2025

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The Miami Dolphins have made history by signing second-round offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea to a fully guaranteed rookie contract, a first for the No. 37 pick in NFL history. With a remarkable 70% increase in Year 4 salary guarantees, Savaiinaea is poised to step in as the starting right guard, replacing Liam Eichenberg.

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The Miami Dolphins have made history by signing second-round offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea to a fully guaranteed rookie contract, a first for the No. 37 pick in NFL history. With a remarkable 70% increase in Year 4 salary guarantees, Savaiinaea is poised to step in as the starting right guard, replacing Liam Eichenberg.