The Miami Dolphins have been active in extending several players this offseason.
Under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, the Dolphins have already signed running back De’Von Achane and offensive lineman Aaron Brewer to contract extensions.
Is linebacker Jordyn Brooks next?
Dolphins need to extend LB Jordyn Brooks
ESPN reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques believes so, saying it’s “likely” Miami and Brooks will reach an agreement. Sullivan has also said this offseason that he views Brooks as a foundational piece the Dolphins want to keep long term.
“I don’t know,” Brooks said of his contract situation last month. “I mean, it can go either way, honestly. But for me, I’m just controlling what I can control.
“Play football. I’m blessed to do it, so I’m going to keep approaching it that way.”
Since arriving in Miami from Seattle, Brooks has established himself as one of the NFL’s top linebackers. The 28-year-old has averaged 163 tackles over his first two seasons with the Dolphins. Last season, he earned first-team All-Pro honors after leading the league with 183 tackles while adding 3.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss. His 77.8 overall defensive PFF grade was 10th among all linebackers in 2025.
Dolphins have back-up plans in place if they cannot re-sign Brooks
That didn’t stop the Dolphins from drafting linebackers Jacob Rodriguez and Kyle Louis, both of whom could develop into quality NFL players. Miami may have added insurance in case it can’t reach a long-term deal with Brooks, but keeping one of the defense’s cornerstones should remain a priority.
Brooks is entering the final season of the three-year, $26.25 million contract he signed in 2024. He is scheduled to count $10.8 million against the salary cap in 2026. Despite his contract situation, Brooks participated in OTAs during the spring.
“I know I need to get better as a player, so that’s why I show up,” Brooks said. “Obviously, I never want to send the wrong message to the team or to my teammates.
“I play with these guys, go to battle with them, and I want them to know that I’m here no matter what, playing the game for the right reasons. So I show up to work because that’s what’s required of me.”
Will Dolphins consider trading Brooks?
If the Dolphins can’t reach an agreement with Brooks, moving him before the NFL trade deadline could become a possibility. Many expect Miami to be among the NFL’s worst teams after Sullivan and Hafley overhauled the roster this offseason.
If an extension isn’t reached, it would make sense for the Dolphins to trade Brooks rather than risk losing him for nothing. Still, Miami has plenty of time before training camp opens to get a deal done with one of its defensive leaders.