Jordyn Brooks, the linebacker who played his first four seasons right here with our Seahawks, just secured a massive three-year extension with the Miami Dolphins worth a staggering $51.3 million, with $35 million of that guaranteed. Talk about a payday! It really shows what happens when a guy puts in the work and then gets the chance to shine.
From Emerald City Draft Pick to All-Pro Powerhouse
Let’s be real, seeing Brooks snag that kind of cash after being the No. 27 overall pick in 2020 by our very own team has to make you think. He made the move to Miami as a free agent in 2024, signing a three-year deal there, and now, just two years into that contract, he’s already getting a hefty extension. The dude is only 28, and he has clearly found his stride in Miami. He has started every single game for the Dolphins over the last two seasons. But it was his 2025 performance that really sealed the deal, wouldn’t you say? He didn’t just play well; he dominated. Brooks led the entire league with a mind-blowing 183 total tackles and 99 solo tackles, earning himself a first-team All-Pro nod. On top of that, he racked up 13 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, three passes defensed, one forced fumble, and even one fumble recovery. That’s a full stat sheet right there.
Dolphins Locking Up Their Defensive Core
This huge extension for Brooks isn’t happening in a vacuum for the Dolphins. They’ve got a new regime in charge with G.M. Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, and they are clearly serious about locking up their key players. Brooks is the third significant extension they have dished out this offseason, following deals for Aaron Brewer and De’Von Achane. It tells you they are building something, and they see Brooks as a foundational piece of that defense. For fans of the 12s, it’s a bittersweet reminder of a talent who honed his craft here and is now absolutely crushing it elsewhere.
As the NFL season gets closer, all eyes will be on Brooks to see if he can continue his All-Pro form. With that kind of guaranteed money, the Dolphins are clearly expecting him to keep delivering those league-leading numbers. It is a huge vote of confidence from his new team, and you know he’s going to be looking to back that up every single snap.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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