Among the returning pieces, De’Von Achane and Aaron Brewer earned contract extensions to solidify the Dolphins’ plans going forward. The organization is counting on these players to help anchor the team as it recalibrates its roster.
However, one veteran whose future remains uncertain is linebacker Jordyn Brooks. Speculation has circulated about whether he will be part of the Dolphins’ long-term plans or if the team will entertain trading him to accelerate its rebuild.
A notable trade scenario has emerged involving the Dallas Cowboys. A proposed deal envisions Miami sending Brooks to Dallas in exchange for offensive tackle Tyler Guyton and a 2027 seventh-round pick. In this hypothetical, the Cowboys would acquire a disruptive playmaker who can bolster their run defense and overall scheme at linebacker, while Miami adds a young blocker and future draft capital.
Why Brooks could fit the Cowboys
In 2023, Brooks appeared in 985 defensive snaps, earning a strong 77.8 overall PFF defensive grade. He tallied 124 solo tackles, 16 pressures, and four sacks while recording eight missed tackles. Proponents of adding Brooks to Dallas argue he could inject havoc-creating ability across the field, particularly as the team looks to rebound from a challenging season and pursue a deeper playoff push.
Supporters also view Brooks as a stabilizing presence on a Cowboys defense that seeks to reassert itself. They believe his skill set would help Dallas compete for a postseason spot, with the caveat that the trade could occur closer to the NFL trade deadline if Brooklyn’s availability aligns with Dallas’s evaluation of their young players during the preseason.
The idea of trading Brooks for multiple assets also appears appealing to some analysts who emphasize capitalizing on value before a contract extension potentially locks in a higher price. They argue that moving a top defender now could yield draft picks and a promising young blocker to contribute to the rebuild.
Evaluating the Miami side
If the Dolphins were to move Brooks, acquiring Tyler Guyton would add another developmental piece to the line. In 2023, Guyton logged 650 total snaps and earned a mid-tier PFF grade. He allowed several pressures and penalties, but at 2024 entering his third NFL season, he represents a potential building block for Miami’s offensive line as part of its broader roster strategy.
Brooks’ market value is influenced by his performance and his contract status. With another season on the horizon and a notable recent workload, there is a line of thinking that the Dolphins could pursue offers that yield immediate assets to support future depth and flexibility, rather than waiting to see if he reaches higher costs in free agency or a potential extension.
Conclusion
The conversation around Jordyn Brooks highlights how teams balance immediate talent with future flexibility during a rebuild. While a Brooks-to-Dallas trade presents a plausible path for adding valuable pieces to both rosters, the Dolphins will weigh whether such a move best serves their long-term plan. In the meantime, Achane and Brewer remain part of the core framework as Miami restructures its roster under new leadership and looks to develop a competitive, sustainable squad in the coming seasons.
