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Jason Hammel believes in Miami Dolphins after extending Ryan Tannehill’s contract

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The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a six-year $96 million extension on Monday, and Dolphins fan and Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel was excited.

Russell Wilson has to be furious about Ryan Tannehill’s extension

Who knew Hammel was a Dolphins fan?

Hammel was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2002 and spent the first three seasons of his MLB career with the team before being traded to Colorado. It’s assumed Hammel became a Dolphins fan during his time in Tamp Bay.

Not everyone thinks the Dolphins made the right move to see the four-year veteran quarterback in a Dolphins jersey through 2020.

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