How it Happened: Miami's Loss to New England
The loss came down to missed opportunities.

The loss came down to missed opportunities.

Jordyn Brooks would give the Cowboys a proven run stopper next to Jaishawn Barham, and his 2026 salary fits, but Dallas would be signing up through 2029.

Dallas could target Miami's tackle machine Jordyn Brooks to shore up its run defense and add a true leader to the middle of the field.

Jordyn Brooks would give the Bills a sure tackler in the middle, and his 2026 salary fits, but his cap number nearly triples to $17.9 million in 2027.

Cincinnati's linebackers keep giving up yards after the catch, and Zack Baun, Jordyn Brooks and Akeem Davis-Gaither would give Joe Burrow's Bengals real help.

Miami’s snap distribution against the Jets shows that the bye-week adjustment was structural, not merely a different collection of play calls.

Miami’s first win reshuffles the player power rankings because several young contributors carried larger responsibilities against the Jets.

The Dallas Cowboys are called a top trade destination for $51.3 million All-Pro tackling machine. The post Cowboys Urged to Trade for $51.3 Million All-Pro Tackling Machine appeared first on HEAVY.

Pittsburgh's inside linebacker situation remains unsettled, and two potential trade targets have emerged with very different contract situations. The post Steelers Named Trade Fit for Dolphins, Chargers LBs Amid $41M Starter Questions appeared first on HEAVY.

How much of their defensive foundation should they keep while building toward a better future?

Miami isn't actively shopping Brooks, but plenty of contenders should have vested interest in a top-10 linebacker.

After the Miami Dolphins traded Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, it signaled to other NFL teams that Miami was open for business. Despite the Dolphins moving on from most of their high-priced veterans, the team still has a few assets remaining on the roster that other front offices may want to target.Of course, other […] The post Cowboys Urged to Pursue Dolphins All-Pro Talent in Potential Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

SI on Cowboys' Randy Gurzi argued the Dallas Cowboys still need to target a linebacker upgrade in All-Pro Jordyn Brooks. The post Cowboys Urged to Pursue All-Pro LB as Another Defensive Upgrade appeared first on HEAVY.

The quarterback is the most important position in sports, and the Miami Dolphins hope to have found their new answer at that position this offseason.After six years with Tua Tagovailoa, the Miami Dolphins released him despite the substantial cap hit, and then signed Malik Willis to a three-year, $67 million contract in free agency. Willis […] The post Dolphins Jordyn Brooks Sends Strong Message on New Quarterback: “That Was Special” appeared first on HEAVY.

The Cincinnati Bengals underwent a defensive transformation this offseason.The team traded for three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence in an effort to improve their run defense, which struggled heavily during the 2025 season. Additionally, they signed Boye Mafe in free agency to a $60 million contract to replace All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.The Bengals […] The post Trade Proposal Sends All-Pro Linebacker to Cincinnati Bengals appeared first on HEAVY.

Jordyn Brooks proves why he needs to be apart of the Miami Dolphins' future in just a few short sentences A to Z Sports

The Miami Dolphins selected former Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez in Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Moreover, Miami has ties to Texas Tech linebackers, as Dolphins legend Zach Thomas played college football there.Rodriguez will be his own player, but there’s no hiding that he wants to follow in Thomas’s path and […] The post Dolphins’ Jacob Rodriguez Issues Strong Zach Thomas Message appeared first on HEAVY.

The Cowboys have considered trading for Dolphins star linebacker Jordyn Brooks, but one beat writer says that option is "dead." The post Cowboys’ Pursuit of All-Pro Defender Likely ‘Dead’ appeared first on HEAVY.

One way or another, the Dallas Cowboys were leaving the 2026 NFL Draft with some help at the linebacker position. While getting it through the draft was more of a long-term solution, Dallas isn’t known for playing the long game, and if they have a chance to make a splash, they’ll do it. With Dee […] The post Which veteran LBs Cowboys checked in on before Dee Winters trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

FOX Sports's Ralph Vacchiano proposed the Miami Dolphins trade linebacker Jordyn Brooks to the Cincinnati Bengals for two 2026 draft picks. The post Dolphins Urged to Part Ways With Another Star in Trade Pitch With AFC Foe appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ offseason, like most of their recent offseasons, has been aimed at fixing their defense. The 2026 offseason has brought the team the most intriguing pieces that they’ve seen in a while. They landed the top safety available in Bryan Cook and added Super Bowl-winning pass-rusher Boye Mafe to bolster their defensive line. […] The post Bengals’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jordyn Brooks’ future with the Miami Dolphins remains uncertain as trade speculation heats up ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. With the team making several roster moves, a trade involving Brooks for draft picks is possible.The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly one team showing interest. Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported on March 20 […] The post Dolphins’ Jordyn Brooks Gets Big Update Amid Cowboys Trade Rumor appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Miami Dolphins have undergone a roster purge during the offseason, which has led to Miami’s salary cap being spent mostly on players who are no longer a part of the team heading into the 2026 season. Miami has done this as the team’s front office seeks to reset their salary cap, hoping to build […] The post Dolphins Announce Big De’Von Achane Update Ahead of 2026 NFL Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Cowboys defense was a disaster last year, but trading for Jordyn Brooks could help them field a respectable unit in 2026
