Cowboys lose LB target Jordyn Brooks to Dolphins contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Dallas Cowboys linebacker target Jordyn Brooks signed a three-year, $51.3 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins on July 21, 2026. Brooks, who led the NFL in tackles last season and was viewed as a potential trade option for the Cowboys, will remain with the Dolphins under new coaching. This development eliminates Dallas's interest in acquiring Brooks as they seek upgrades at linebacker. The Cowboys may now look at other veterans like Bobby Wagner and Bobby Okereke to bolster their lineup ahead of the 2026 season.
- •Jordyn Brooks signed a three-year extension with the Dolphins.
- •Brooks led the NFL in tackles last season.
- •Dallas considered Brooks a top trade target.
- •The Cowboys must now focus on other linebacker options.
- •Bobby Wagner and Bobby Okereke are potential targets.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys lose top LB target to new contract with Dolphins
"The Cowboys were a popular match for LB Jordyn Brooks, but the door slammed shut when the All-Pro signed an extension with the Miami Dolphins.
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