It appears that Adam Shaheen showed enough promise in his six games with the Miami Dolphins to warrant a new deal. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Dolphins inked Shaheen to a two-year extension.
Shaheen, who was set to become a free agent after this season, will get a contract worth $7.85 million. Schefter reports that the deal includes $3.2 million in guarantees.
The 26-year-old tight end has been performing well for the Dolphins as the season progressed, managing to catch touchdowns in each of the past two games he played. He was especially prolific in the Week 6 game against New York Jets when he had 51 receiving yards on three catches.
Adam Shaheen was a relatively unknown prospect entering the 2017 NFL draft out of Ashland University. Still, he was impressive enough at the combine to convince Chicago Bears to spend a second-round pick on him.
Shaheen had a solid rookie season with the Bears, finishing 2017 with three touchdowns and 127 yards receiving. He entered his sophomore year as Chicago’s starting TE, but injuries prevented him from using the opportunity in full. The injury struggles continued next season, prompting the Bears to trade him to Miami for a conditional seventh-rounder.
He proved to be a good pickup for the Dolphins, being reliable in the blocking game while also starting to unlock his pass-catching potential. If Shaheen can continue his development, Miami won’t have to worry about their depth on the position for years to come.
