Found March 14, 2012 on Phin Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Paul Soliai
TEAMS: Miami Dolphins
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The Miami Dolphins waiting approximately 24 hours before signing their first free agent. Surprisingly, the first free agent the Dolphins sign, was one of their own.  On Wednesday, the Dolphins signed DT Paul Soliai to a 2 year contract worth $12 million with $6 million guaranteed.  The deal will cost the Dolphins roughly $4 million [...]
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