Jakeem Grant gets contract extension through 2023

Receiver rewarded after tying for most special teams scores in Dolphins history

Miami's Jakeem Grant dives for a touchdown after returning a punt 70 yards during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals, Oct. 7, 2018, in Cincinnati.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Miami Dolphins wide receiver and special teams standout Jakeem Grant has been given a contract extension.

The team announced Wednesday that Grant has been signed through the 2023 season.

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Grant has played in 42 games for the Dolphins, hauling in 34 receptions for 471 yards and five touchdowns over the last three seasons.

The 2016 sixth-round draft pick has also returned 58 kickoffs for 1,453 yards and a touchdown. He's also returned 59 punts for 583 yards and a pair of scores, including one against the Cincinnati Bengals last year.

His three special teams touchdowns are tied for the most in team history.
 


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