Exclusive rights free agents are players with less than three years of experience, and they are unable to negotiate with other teams.
He'll again be paired this season with five-time Pro Bowl end Cameron Wake.
"Our relationship is unique," Stills said. "That's a part of this building being special. He really genuinely cares about us and is looking out for us and wants what is in our best interest. It makes it easy to play for a guy like that."
The direction of the Dolphins helped them keep both players. Last season under rookie coach Adam Gase, Miami made the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
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"Just getting started," Branch tweeted after reaching the agreement.
Branch was on the verge of becoming one of the top edge rushers on the market in free agency. The five-year pro had 5? sacks last year, his first with the Dolphins.
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The Dolphins announced one-year deals with four exclusive rights free agents, including center Anthony Steen,Yeezy Boost 350 Cheap Real, who started seven games last year. Also tendered were linebacker Mike Hull, cornerback Lafayette Pitts and tight end Thomas Duarte.
Stills signed a $32 million, four-year contract, ensuring the Dolphins will keep their best deep threat. He led Miami last year with nine touchdown catches.
Stills ranked third in the NFL last year with an average of 17.3 yards per catch, and Gase had been outspoken in his desire to keep the speedy receiver.
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Steen, undrafted as a rookie in 2014, filled in when center Mike Pouncey was hurt last season. Hull and Pitts were valuable on special teams, and Duarte spent much of last season on the practice squad.
MIAMI (AP) — On the eve of free agency, the Miami Dolphins invested heavily in roster stability.
Defense remains a priority for the Dolphins as they head into free agency. They also need help at linebacker and in the secondary after allowing a franchise-record 6,122 yards last year.