The Miami Dolphins have done a lot to bolster their pass rush for 2018 so far, but with the recent release of All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, there was a need for a boost in run defense. Late Wednesday night, Miami took care of that need by re-signing defensive end William Hayes to a 1-year deal.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo was the first one to report this news; the financial terms have yet to be revealed.
Hayes, who will turn 33 in May, has versatility as he can play both DE and DT, but he missed six games in 2017 due to a back injury; while he was healthy he was a key rotational player on the defensive line, acting as an amazing run-stopper and making several big plays, despite having a rather low stat line of only 19 tackles and one sack.