Former Denver Broncos right guard Chris Kuper signed a contract Friday with the Miami Dolphins as offensive quality control coach.

Kuper, by way of the University of North Dakota, was drafted by the Broncos in the 2006 NFL draft in the fifth round. He played in Denver for seven seasons, starting in 79 games.

Kuper was an alternate selection to the Pro Bowl in 2012 but had to decline due to a career-ending injury. He was voted as a captain by his peers in his last two seasons and was awarded the Ed Block Courage award in his final season.

Kuper last played in the NFL in 2013, having spent his entire career in Denver. Current Dolphins head coach Adam Gase coached in Denver from 2009-14. Kuper will now join Gase’s staff in Miami.

Kuper spent the last two years coaching the offensive line at Columbine High School, helping them to back-to-back playoff berths.

Editor’s note: Colton Kuper is the younger brother of former NFL offensive lineman Chris Kuper. Colton is a Broncos Wire contributor.