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The Cowboys discussed a trade for the Dolphins All-Pro player
Once the Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, it sent a message to the rest of the NFL that the Dolphins are open for business. The team has already traded high-end starting talent like Waddle and Minkah Fitzpatrick this offseason, which has sparked speculation that the team could also move of their remaining pieces.
Among the names listed as possible trade candidates have been Pro Bowl running back De’Von Achane,although reports indicate he is not available. However, as general manager Jon-EricSullivan said at the NFL Combine, “My job as the general manager is if the phone rings, I have to listen. Any player is tradeable at a certain price.”
Now, Nick Harris, who covers the Dallas Cowboys for the Star Telegram,revealed that the Cowboys have been having discussions about trading for Dolphins All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks.
Miami Dolphins Player a Trade Candidate for Cowboys
Brooks, who led the league in tackles and was selected as a first-team All-Pro during the 2025 season, has one year remaining on his Dolphins contract. He signed with the Dolphins as a free agent prior to the 2024 season on a three-year, $26.2 million contract.
Unlike Waddle,Brooks was mentioned by general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan as a cornerstone for the team. Sullivan mentioned Brooks without being prompted, alongside Achane, Patrick Paul and center Aaron Brewer.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler had previously reported that the Dolphins were expected to work on extensions for Achane, Paul and Brewer. However, if an extension is not reached with Brooks, the possibility of a trade becomes more likely.
Regarding the potential trade,A to Z Sports writer Kyle Crabbs said, “Like the Waddle deal, the Dolphins should be expecting teams to blow them away.
Otherwise, Miami would be better off holding on to Brooks and using him as the building block of the roster that general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan described him to be when he first took the job in Miami. As much as I’m loving the extra draft picks, that’s the outcome I’m rooting for on this one — Brooks is a hell of a talent. And one I’m hoping to see stay in Miami long-term.”
Jordyn Brooks’ Production
While tackles can be a deceiving stat, Brooks was legitimately among the best linebackers in the NFL last season. Pro Football Focus ranked him as the 10th-best linebacker in the NFL and the third-best run defender.
One of the more underdiscussed things regarding Brooks is his consistency as he has not missed a single game since signing with the Dolphins. Brooks, 28, is among the best players in the NFL and has shown no signs of a decline. His 2025 season was the best of his career, and the Dolphins would likely be smart to keep him around for the duration of his prime.
Sports Illustrated’s Dante Collinelli previously said that extending Brooks was a no-brainer, as he wrote, “There’s one decision that should be an absolute no-brainer. The Dolphins should work on extending linebacker Jordyn Brooks this offseason. Miami signed Brooks to a three-year deal in the 2024 offseason, and he’s put together two years of excellent play.”