The Miami Dolphins have placed the franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, bringing him back for a fifth season.
The 2018 second-round pick has increased his reception and receiving yard totals in each of his four NFL seasons, including a career-high 780 yards on 73 catches in 2021. Since entering the league, only six tight ends have more catches than Gesicki's 199. He also ranks eighth among NFL tight ends with 2,255 receiving yards.
Gesicki was set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, with Spotrac estimating his market value at $44 million over four years.