The agent for Dolphins free-agent nose tackle Paul Soliai told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel that he and the team are engaged in active discussions about a new contract.
However, the agent predicts Soliai will hit the open market.
Miami is weighing whether or not to place a franchise tag on the 6-foot-4, 355-pound Soliai that would place his salary at the average of the top five defensive tackles, which is expected to be $12.5 million.
Dolphins, Soliai Working On Extension