The Miami Dolphins tip the last domino of the 2026 offseason, reach terms on a three-year extension with LB Jordyn Brooks
So much for all those Miami Dolphins trade rumors surrounding LB Jordyn Brooks…
And then there were none. At long last, the Miami Dolphins have put the finishing touch on their extension spree for the 2026 offseason.
The Miami Dolphins set out with several key building blocks in mind when new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan took the helm. And one by one, extensions have been handed out to each of the three players who were eligible for a new contract. First was RB De’Von Achane, next was center Aaron Brewer, and now? Per insider Jordan Schultz, linebacker Jordyn Brooks is locked in, too.
Miami Dolphins secure three-year extension for All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks
Brooks lands his extension with an annual average salary of $17.1 million per year on a three-year, $51.3 million deal. It’s enough to park him fifth among active off-ball linebacker contracts in the NFL. He now trails Fred Warner ($21M AAV), Jack Campbell ($20.25M AAV), Roquan Smith ($20M AAV), and Azeez Al-Shaair ($18M AAV).
The Dolphins and Brooks both deserve some credit for getting this deal done. Especially at this price point. Al-Shaair signed his extension this spring, and that seemed to set the floor for Brooks’ value. Brooks and Al-Shaair split the All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors this season, Al-Shaair getting the Pro Bowl nod while Brooks secured first-team All-Pro.
This move should also give the Miami Dolphins some more operating room against the salary cap. Brooks, before the extension, did not have his contract manipulated in any way. He was set to carry a cap charge north of $10,000,000 for 2026, with nearly $8.5 million of that serving as his 2026 compensation and not spread out against the salary cap. We’ll need to wait for the full terms of this deal to know the exact figures, but what we do know is that Brooks is here to stay. GOOD.
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