Jordyn Brooks, Miami Dolphins
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Jordyn Brooks‘ situation with the Miami Dolphins is still up in the air as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, with trade speculation continuing to build. After a series of roster moves, it would not be a surprise if Miami looks to move him in exchange for draft capital.
The Dallas Cowboys appear to be one of the teams keeping an eye on him.According to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas previously looked into a deal for Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen but has since shifted its attention to Brooks and Azeez Al-Shaair.
While the Dolphins enter a rebuilding stage, they still need veterans like Brooks on the team.
Nonetheless, the Miami Herald’s Omar Kelly believes the team should consider any offer for Brooks, whether it’s from the Cowboys or another team, given that they might not be ready to compete during the player’s prime window.
“Jordyn Brooksis slated to make $8.4 million in the final year of his deal,”Kelly said during an April 6 appearance on “The Joe Rose Show.“ “He’s young, he’s in his prime, and he’s coming off his career year. You don’t think he wants tobe compensated? He needs his money.
“Now, if a team offers the right price or the right package, maybe.Dallas has a lotof things going on, so you can’t sit there andproject what they’re going to do. They’re trying to get up high so they can get one of those pass rushers.
“You can’t just say that if the right offer isn’t made, Brooks shouldn’t be put on the table. Are you going to compensate him? And does he fall into the Jaylen Waddle category, where he’s going to be around during his prime?”
Dolphins Comment on Jordyn Brooks’ Future Amid Rumors
Amid the speculation, Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan spoke about the linebacker’s future in South Florida.
“He’s a very good player,“ Sullivan said (h/tJoe Schad of the Palm Beach Post). “He’s made of the right kind of stuff. And we’d like him to be a pillar on the defensive side of the ball for us as we build this out.”
Last season with Miami,Brooks posted a 77.8 overall PFF defensive grade, placing him 10th among 88 qualified linebackers. His coverage grade was 52.7, ranking 48th, while his run-defense grade was 92.0, the third-best among linebackers.
As a pass rusher, he earned a 75.0 grade, 11th among qualified linebackers. Brooks finished the year with 125 solo tackles and added 16 total pressures, including four sacks, when sent as a blitzer.
What Would the Dolphins Want for Jordyn Brooks?
If the Cowboys or any other interested team wants the Dolphins’ linebacker, FanSided’s Austen Bundy predicts that it could cost a team a Day 2 pick.
“The 28-year-old earned his first All-Pro honor after an impressive campaign in 2025,“Bundy wrote in his March 19 article. “He led the league in tackles (183) and logged 3.5 sacks as defensive captain.With just one year left on his contract,similar to Achane,Miami could be faced with the choice of maximizing his value or shelling out aboat load of cash to keep him around during a rebuild.
“The latter doesn’t seem sustainable, especially with how much dead cap money is anchoring the franchise down through this season. The Dolphins are going to need as much draft capital as they can get, especially if they aren’t one of the first three picks in the 2027 draft with Texas quarterback Arch Manning expected to go first overall. Brooks could easily fetch at least a second-round pick which would be incredibly valuable to Miami.”