Jordyn Brooks - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Brooks, Brewer earn AP All-Pro honors Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks has been named to the AP All-Pro first team, the Associated Press announced Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Leads league in tackles Brooks racked up a league-leading 183 tackles (99 solo), including 3.5 sacks, across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025. He also had three passes defensed, one forced fumble and...

Impact Brooks led the league in terms of total tackles in 2025 but fell one short of the career-high mark he notched back in 2021, while a member of the Seahawks. The 28-year-old linebacker, who is now heading into the final season of his contract with the Dolphins, has solidified himself as a premier run defender and high-end fantasy asset in IDP formats.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mike McDaniel's Dolphins head into offseason looking for a new GM and with a big QB question

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JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Good to go vs. New England Brooks (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Brooks earned the questionable tag for Week 18 after logging a limited practice Friday. The sixth-year pro has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups, and at 174 combined tackles through 16 regular-season games, Brooks will have an opportunity to secure the title as the NFL's leading tackler for 2025.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play Week 18 Brooks (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Brooks missed the first two practices of Week 18 prep while tending to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Buccaneers in Week 17. The NFL's leading tackler earned the questionable tag after logging a limited session Friday, and his status will be officially known when the Dolphins announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Brooks has yet to miss a game this season, but K.J. Britt and Willie Gay would be poised to start at linebacker if Brooks is unable to play.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins place tight end Darren Waller on injured reserve, sign running back Donovan Edwards

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JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Officially listed as DNP Brooks (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Brooks sustained a hamstring injury during the Dolphins' Week 17 win over the Buccaneers. The NFL's leading tackler was spotted working with trainers during Wednesday's practice but did not participate in scrimmage reps, per Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. Brooks will have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Patriots.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working with trainer Brooks (hamstring) was spotted working off to the side with a trainer during Wednesday's practice, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Despite sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 17 win over the Buccaneers, Brooks is fighting to play in Sunday's matchup against the Patriots. The Texas Tech product has had an incredible 2025 campaign for the Dolphins, recording 174 total tackles (most in the NFL), including 3.5 sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble across 16 appearances. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he'll be available for Miami's season finale in New England on Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ewers throws 2 TDs as Dolphins beat Bucs 20-17 to force pivotal Week 18 NFC South matchup

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DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits game with hamstring injury Brooks (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Brooks is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Willie Gay, K.J. Britt and Quinton Bell are candidates for more snaps on defense for as long as Brooks is out of the game.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Brooks logged 14 tackles (nine solo) during Miami's loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Brooks led the team in tackles once again, and he's now compiled double-digit stops in nine of his 15 appearances this season. The 28-year-old has totaled 169 tackles (93 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and he'll look to maintain this high level of production across the team's final two games of the campaign.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Active for Week 16 Brooks (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Brooks logged just one practice this week Friday, in a limited capacity. The weakside linebacker seems to have rallied back from his foot injury and will be able to start Sunday's game. However, Willie Gay may see an increased snap share if Brooks is unable to manage his normal workload due to any remaining injury.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks fined twice by NFL after Steelers loss | Sporting News The NFL announced two fines for unsafe plays by a Miami Dolphins linebacker.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Questionable to play Sunday Brooks (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brooks participated in practice for the first time this week, Friday, in a limited fashion. He will have a chance to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. The 28-year-old has 155 tackles (88 solo), including 3.5 sacks, one pass breakup and one forced fumble in 14 games this season. Willie Gay will likely get more reps behind Tyrel Dodson if Brooks is unable to play.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins defensive coordinator just sent the NFL a major message about Jordyn Brooks Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks has had an impressive season, and the team is making sure everyone realizes that.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Dealing with foot injury Brooks (foot) did not participate at practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Brooks recorded 13 tackles including a sack in Week 15 at Pittsburgh, but it appears he may have picked up an injury in the process. He'll have two more chances to practice before Miami releases its last practice report of the week Friday.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

4 Takeaways From the Steelers' Win Over the Dolphins

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DECEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Steelers' Win Over the Dolphins

Extends league-leading tackle total Brooks finished with five tackles (four solo) in a 34-10 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Impact This was a modest performance by Brooks' standards, as he finished below double-digit stops for the first time in four games. However, the veteran linebacker still leads the NFL with 142 total tackles through 13 games. Brooks' career-high for stops in a regular season is 184, which he established in 2021 with Seattle.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Dolphins' defense has looked like an entirely different unit during its four-game win streak

By linebacker Jordyn Brooks’ estimation, the Miami Dolphins’ defensive improvement was only a matter of time

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Dolphins, Jets square off in matchup of AFC East rivals playing better lately after early struggles

The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets face off Sunday in a matchup of AFC East rivals

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-digit stops in win Brooks recorded 12 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.

Impact Brooks was able to lead the team in takedowns in Week 13, securing double-digit stops for the third game in a row and seventh time overall this season. The linebacker is now up to 137 total tackles (77 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 12 contests this year.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordyn Brooks is threatening a Dolphins legend's record in surprising fashion Jordyn Brooks has been the Miami Dolphins' best defensive player in 2025, and he'll soon pass a Miami legend in one area of the record books...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Brooks named AFC Defensive Player of the Week Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Sunday’s game against Washing...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Mike McDaniel says family time, a chance for rest and a Dolphins' winning streak align perfectly

Mike McDaniel has a big week planned with family time during the Miami Dolphins' bye week

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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