Ex-Eagles LB Kiko Alonso Gets Multi-Year Extension From Dolphins
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Kiko Alonso has found a home.
The Miami Dolphins have signed the former Eagles linebacker to a three-year extension, reportedly worth $29 million and $18.5 million guaranteed.
.@elbravo_47 is ready to get after it.
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) March 22, 2017
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Alonso, 26, was controversially acquired by former Eagles coach Chip Kelly before the 2015 season for running back and fan favorite LeSean McCoy. Dealing with a knee injury and only one season removed from tearing his ACL, Alonso struggled in 11 games for the Eagles tallying just 43 tackles.
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When Kelly was fired after a 6-9 third season with Philadelphia, Howie Roseman traded Alonso and fellow Kelly free-agent addition Byron Maxwell to the Dolphins to move up from No. 13 to No. 8 in the 2016 draft (and eventually moving up to No. 2 and selecting Carson Wentz).
Last season in Miami, Alonso -- finally healthy again -- was excellent, recording 115 tackles (t-18th in NFL), 1 forced fumble, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions, 1 touchdown, 4 pass deflections, and 6 stuffs.
The Dolphins finished 10-6, 2nd in the AFC East, earning a playoff berth.