Hand will be among the many defensive tackles vying for playing time alongside returning starter Zach Sieler
Returning Miami Dolphins defensive tackle in Da’Shawn Hand is ready to battle for snaps following the defection of Christian Wilkins to the Las Vegas Raiders. He will enter his second season for Miami, ready to compete with nearly 10 other defensive linemen.
Hand is the latest player featured in our series examining players on the Dolphins’ roster heading into training camp. We look back at their 2023 season, how they joined the team, their contract status, and their outlook for 2024.Hand was signed in August last summer and began the season on the practice squad before being elevated to the active roster in Week 2.
Hand made 17 tackles last season, one for loss, and got one sack and three quarterback hits. He also recorded a pair of passes defended.The Dolphins and Hand agreed to a one-year deal in March when he re-signed as an unrestricted free agent. The deal includes an average annual salary of $1.29 million and a $167,500 guaranteed signing bonus.
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