Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel returning to Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins are bringing back free agent linebacker Andew Van Ginkel.
"Let's run it back, Miami Dolphins," Van Ginkel posted on Instagram.
Van Ginkel, 27, was a fifth-round pick of the Dolphins in 2019.
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Van Ginkel led Miami with 12 special teams tackles in 2022.
His defensive snaps and statistics decreased last season, but having his appendix removed just before the season was a contributing factor.
Van Ginkel, 6-foot-4, 242 pounds, can contribute as a pass-rusher in a rotation with Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb and newcomer Malik Reed.
Van Ginkel had 9.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 16 tackles for loss, 30 quarterback hits and 11 passes defended in the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
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