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Dolphins move on from defensive stud in hypothetical draft day trade
TL;DR
The Miami Dolphins, after recent trades, hold 11 draft picks for the 2026 NFL draft. A hypothetical trade suggests sending linebacker Jordyn Brooks to the Cincinnati Bengals for two additional picks.
After trading wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick last month, the Miami Dolphins have 11 selections in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft, which is tied for the most of any team in the league with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
However, after tearing down their roster under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, Miami may be interested in acquiring more draft picks to bring in more young players this offseason.
Interestingly, FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano proposed a hypothetical trade that would land the Dolphins two additional picks this year. He believes Miami could send linebacker Jordyn Brooks to the Cincinnati Bengals for a third-round pick (No. 72 overall) and a sixth-round pick (No. 221 overall).
Brooks, 28, was a first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2020 NFL draft following a collegiate career at Texas Tech. He spent four seasons in Seattle before signing a three-year, $26.3 million deal with the Dolphins in 2024.
Over the last two seasons, Brooks has recorded 326 tackles, 10 quarterback hits, nine passes defensed, 6.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He also led the league in tackles in 2025 and made both the Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro.
Brooks is entering the final year of his contract, which is why Vacchiano believes the Dolphins would consider moving him, but Sullivan and Hafley have been fairly adamant, at least publicly, that they want to build around him going forward.
Maybe that's just their way of driving up the asking price, but on a roster that could use talented, experienced veterans, shipping out Brooks would make things even worse in 2026.
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This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins move on from defensive stud in hypothetical draft day trade
Q&A
What draft picks do the Miami Dolphins currently have for the 2026 NFL draft?
The Miami Dolphins currently have 11 draft picks for the 2026 NFL draft, which is tied for the most in the league.
What is the proposed trade involving Jordyn Brooks and the Cincinnati Bengals?
The proposed trade suggests the Dolphins send linebacker Jordyn Brooks to the Bengals in exchange for a third-round pick (No. 72 overall) and a sixth-round pick (No. 221 overall).
What was Jordyn Brooks' career before joining the Miami Dolphins?
Jordyn Brooks was a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks and played four seasons there before signing a three-year, $26.3 million deal with the Dolphins in 2024.
