On paper, the Miami Dolphins look like they are heading for a rebuilding year in 2026. But that doesn’t mean the team is bereft of elite talent. The Dolphins took a major step toward retaining some of that talent Tuesday, reportedly signing linebacker Jordyn Brooks to a three-year, $51.3 million extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The deal comes as the 28-year-old Brooks was about to enter his walk year with the team in 2026.
Miami Dolphins and LB Jordyn Brooks have agreed to a 3-yr $51.3 million extension with $35m guaranteed, per @ErikBurkhardt of @RocNationSports.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 21, 2026
After emerging as a standout player early in his career with the Seattle Seahawks, Brooks joined the Dolphins on a free-agent deal ahead of the 2024 NFL season.
Brooks enjoyed a strong first year with the team before taking a step forward last season. In 2025, Brooks racked up a league-leading 183 combined tackles and 99 solo tackles. Both figures led the NFL. Because of that, Brooks was named to the first team All-Pro team for the first time in his career.
His prowess for being around the ball is far from a fluke. Brooks also led the NFL in solo tackles in 2021, when he registered 109 of them with the Seahawks.
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