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The Miami Dolphins and restricted free-agent linebacker Kiko Alonso came to terms on three-year, $29 million contract extension with $18.5 million guaranteed Tuesday, per Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post.
Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald confirmed the news.
Miami previously announced the use of a first-round tender on Alonso as a major deterrent in case other front offices were considering the use of an offer sheet. That said, an extension to provide a little more stability for both the player and the team always seemed to be the goal.