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Monday, March 4
 
Deal would make Kreutz highest-paid center

ESPN.com news services

Chicago Bears center Olin Kreutz is moving closer to becoming a Miami Dolphin.

Kreutz agreed to fly from Hawaii, where he is on his honeymoon, to Miami on Tuesday to discuss a reported six-year deal worth more than $25 million. The deal includes a $7 million signing bonus, according to ESPN.com's John Clayton.

That would make him the highest-paid center in the league.

Kreutz is also negotiating with the Bears.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins are expetced to finalize a five-year deal with defensive tackle Larry Chester on Tuesday. The deal is expected to be worth $1.4 million per season.