Jordyn Brooks

NFL defensive player. Position: Linebacker (LB). Team: Miami Dolphins.

Quick Facts

• Position: Linebacker (LB)
• Team: Miami Dolphins
• 2025 IDP Rank: IDP1

2026 Outlook

Jordyn Brooks was the IDP1 (highest-scoring individual defensive player) in 2025 fantasy football, finishing with 270.5 fantasy points despite playing for the Dolphins' 25th-ranked EPA-per-play-allowed defense. Led the NFL with 99 solo tackles and earned his first-ever First-Team All-Pro nod. Brooks' elite tackle production came from a worst-case scenario—a weak Dolphins defense that forced him to be constantly around the ball. (per 2026 NFL Fantasy Football Top IDP and Team Defense Picks, Contenders & Analysis - Lineups)

Role / Depth Chart

Starter at linebacker for the Miami Dolphins defense, leading the unit in tackles. Due to the team's defensive struggles in 2025, Brooks was in near-constant demand; however, the team's defense is expected to improve with new coordinator changes in 2026.

Injury Status

(filled in by ingest — current status, recovery timeline if applicable)

Recent News

• 2026-03-27 — AFC Coaching Changes: How the 9 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for... (AFC Coaching Changes: How the 9 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for...)
• 2026-06-07 — NFL Trade Candidates: 5 Top Remaining Players And Potential Landing Spots (NFL Trade Candidates: 5 Top Remaining Players And Potential Landing Spots)
• 2026-06-12 — 6 Shocking NFL Trades That Would Impact Playoff Races in 2026 (6 Shocking NFL Trades That Would Impact Playoff Races in 2026)
• Will Jordyn Brooks remain with the Miami Dolphins through the 2026 season, or will he be traded to a contender? The team appears to be rebuilding; elite talent at his position may not survive a full rebuild cycle. (per 2026 NFL Fantasy Football Top IDP and Team Defense Picks, Contenders & Analysis - Lineups), Status: open Last touched: 2026-06-15

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