Dolphins move on from defensive stud in hypothetical draft day trade
The Miami Dolphins already have a ton of picks in the 2026 NFL draft, but one NFL analyst thinks they could acquire two more in a trade.
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.