Paul Soliai
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Soliai was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft
, signing a four-year contract on June 7.
Before the NFL lockout, Soliai was franchise tagged
by the Dolphins. Giving him a one year guaranteed salary of at least $12 million, which is the average of the top 5 salaries at that position.This was made bloated by Albert Haynesworth record breaking $100 million contract from the Redskins
2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
, signing a four-year contract on June 7.
Franchise Tag
In the National Football League, the franchise tag is a designation a team may apply to a player scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. The tag binds the player to the team for one year if certain conditions are met. Each team has access each year to only one franchise tag and one...
by the Dolphins. Giving him a one year guaranteed salary of at least $12 million, which is the average of the top 5 salaries at that position.This was made bloated by Albert Haynesworth record breaking $100 million contract from the Redskins