​Rewritten: On November 30, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) and linebacker Tyrel Dodson (25) react after Sieler forces a fumble against the New Orleans Saints in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Rich Storry-Imagn Images. Which members of the 2026 Miami Dolphins are set to earn the most money this season? The Dolphins’ roster is, by NFL standards, fairly inexpensive. That remains true when you factor in that more than $50 million of payroll is tied up with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who now plays for the Atlanta Falcons. Even with the Tagovailoa buyout, Miami ranks last in the league in cash spending for the 2026 season. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t well-compensated players on the roster. With the latest details of center Aaron Brewer’s contract, we can reassess who the five highest-paid members of the 2026 Dolphins roster are—at least until a Jordyn Brooks extension is finalized. Here is the current ranking based on Brewer’s new figure, limited to the top five for now. The five most expensive Miami Dolphins players for the 2026 season (as of now) Jun 2, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) prepares to throw. Isabella Frias-Imagn Images. 1) QB Malik Willis — $23,500,000 total cash in 2026. Willis claims the top spot on the active roster, though his compensation for a starting quarterback role remains relatively modest. His 2026 earnings rank 17th in the NFL and lag far behind the $50M+ figures commanded by the likes of Josh Allen, Jared Goff, Daniel Jones, and Tua Tagovailoa. Nov 30, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) reacts. Rich Storry-Imagn Images. 2) DT Zach Sieler — $16,745,000 total cash in 2026. Sieler posts a top-20 cash figure for his position and is aiming to rebound in 2026 to help lead a young interior defensive line that has the tools to become a defensive engine. May 8, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins guard Kadyn Proctor (74) works during rookie minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images. 3) OL Kadyn Proctor — $16,341,448 total cash in 2026. This demonstrates the benefit of being a high draft pick with the rookie wage scale. Proctor is earning more than half of his total rookie contract this season thanks to a substantial signing bonus. His 2027 cash will drop to just over $2 million, so he’s expensive now but will be comparatively discounted in the next three seasons if he meets Miami’s expectations. May 8, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins guard Kadyn Proctor (74) works during rookie minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images. 4) iOL Aaron Brewer — $12,465,000 total cash in 2026. Brewer’s deal places him among the higher-paid interior offensive linemen for the Dolphins this season, reflecting his veteran presence and versatility along the line. The Dolphins’ 2026 roster strategy continues to emphasize affordable depth with selective high-impact contracts. The Miami Dolphins are navigating a salary landscape where most of the payroll is concentrated among a few key players, while the overall cash spending remains modest by league standards.