​While the Miami Dolphins have parted ways with several marquee players this offseason, including Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb, and Tua Tagovailoa, and even traded Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, the franchise has nonetheless moved to preserve a core group as it embarks on a rebuild. De’Von Achane and Aaron Brewer received contract extensions to remain integral to the Dolphins’ plans under general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. Yet, one player remains firmly in the balance, with his future uncertain: linebacker Jordyn Brooks.
FanSided’s Wynston Wilcox has floated a scenario in which the Dolphins trade Brooks to the Dallas Cowboys, outlining a trade proposal published in a July 8 article. In Wilcox’s plan, Miami would send Brooks to Dallas in exchange for offensive tackle Tyler Guyton and a 2027 seventh-round pick, while the Cowboys would receive the Dolphins’ linebacker. Last season, Brooks logged 985 defensive snaps for Miami, earning a 77.8 overall PFF defensive grade. He also recorded 124 solo tackles, 16 total pressures, and four sacks, while missing eight tackles.
Wilcox argued that Brooks would fill a key gap for the Cowboys, who are aiming to rebound and contend for a playoff spot this season. He suggested that Dallas needs a linebacker capable of wreaking havoc across the field and influencing plays, particularly in run defense. The piece posits that such a move could occur closer to the NFL trade deadline if Brooks becomes the kind of stabilizing presence Dallas seeks. “The Cowboys are going to see what their young players do through the preseason and evaluate whether it’s worth leaning more on experienced stability. If they’re hovering around a playoff berth, a calculated, desperate move could be on the horizon. Don’t be surprised if Jerry Jones pulls the trigger,” Wilcox wrote.
For the Dolphins, acquiring Guyton—a former first-round pick entering his third NFL season—would provide another young building block for the club’s ongoing rebuild. In the previous season, Guyton played 650 total snaps and posted a 57.5 overall PFF grade. He allowed 31 total pressures, two sacks, and six quarterback hits to opposing pass rushers, while committing seven penalties during the year.
Beyond Wilcox’s trade concept, Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report has also weighed in on the Brooks situation, suggesting that Miami should flip the veteran for future assets that could accelerate the rebuild. “On the other hand, Brooks is Miami’s best player,” Sobleski wrote in a June 16 piece. “He’s coming off an All-Pro season after leading the NFL in total tackles. Even so, he’s entering the final year of his contract and is likely seeking a substantial extension. The Dolphins could trade him to accumulate cap space and draft capital for the future.” Sobleski’s analysis underscores the tension many observers feel: Brooks is elite on the field but represents a significant financial decision for a team that is recalibrating its long-term outlook.