The 42 Words Aaron Schatz Said That Tell You Everything About Miami's Future With Jordyn Brooks
Okay, 12s, let's talk about something kinda wild brewing down south that hits a little close to home for anyone who remembers our own Jordyn Brooks. The dude just had an All-Pro season in 2025, an absolute beast on the field for the Miami Dolphins, and what's the buzz around him? Trade speculation! Yeah, you heard that right. He's heading into the final year of his contract, and instead of extension talks, folks are already talking about shipping him out. How does an All-Pro get this treatment? It's bonkers!
Is Miami Actually Thinking of Trading Their Best Linebacker?
Seriously, it feels like the ink is barely dry on his All-Pro honors from last year, and the trade rumors are already flying like crazy. It turns all the Dolphins' supposed strength at linebacker into a big "for now" situation, all because of Brooks' contract. ESPN's Aaron Schatz, in his analysis of the one remaining offseason move for every team, basically dropped a bombshell. His suggestion for the Dolphins? Trade Jordyn Brooks. Can you believe it?
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Schatz didn't mince words, writing, "Look, is there any point in the Dolphins keeping good players if their contracts end after the 2026 season? Brooks could possibly re-sign with Miami to be part of the rebuild. But he's likely gone, so the Dolphins should get something for him." That's the 42-word gut punch, right there. He even floated the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys as potential trade partners. Now, don't get it twisted, we can ignore the super foolish stuff out there, like some Steelers site suggesting Brooks and a sixth-round pick for a fourth and fifth-round pick. Come on, Miami isn't just going to give an All-Pro away, even if they hit a wall on extension talks. But the fact that this conversation is even happening? Wild.
Brooks Leads a Stacked Linebacker Crew, For Now
Even with the contract drama swirling, Brooks is undeniably the unquestioned lead of a seriously representative, and potentially very good, linebacker group for the Dolphins. He absolutely shined in 2025, and he's still the headliner. But he's got some solid guys around him too, which makes the trade talk even more baffling. They've got Tyrel Dodson coming off a productive season, and Willie Gay Jr. is back, looking to get a bigger role and hopefully channel those Kansas City days. Then there's Ronnie Harrison Jr., a newcomer and converted safety who had a strong showing early on, plus rookies like Jacob Rodriguez, Trey Moore, and Kyle Louis who could potentially pan out.
This group isn't just "okay," either. In a poll of On SI publishers and editors covering the four AFC East teams, the Dolphins' linebacker unit actually ranked first overall. That's a huge vote of confidence from folks who watch these teams daily. It just makes the whole "trade Brooks" idea even crazier when he's leading such a strong unit.
So, what's next for Brooks and the Dolphins? Will they figure out an extension, or will the trade whispers get louder as the season gets going? It's a huge storyline to watch, because losing a player of his caliber, especially after an All-Pro year, would be a massive hit, no matter what they get back. We'll be keeping an eye on it for sure!
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