Miami Dolphins sign ILB Jordyn Brooks

Jordyn Brooks earns a B+ Contract Value Index (CVI) on this $26.25 million, three-year extension with an $8.75 million average annual value — a fair-value deal that reflects his All-Pro caliber without the elite linebacker premium you'd expect to pay for a true franchise-anchor defender. At $8.75M AAV, the Dolphins are getting a proven, production-level starter at a position where the market has fractured between discount depth and $12M+ per year for the tier-one names; Brooks lands in the middle-upper band, which is appropriate for a player operating at his level. The three-year structure provides roster flexibility and avoids the long-term commitment risk that can age poorly, especially at inside linebacker where durability and coverage responsibility remain core evaluation points. What makes this fair-value rather than a bargain is the recency of his All-Pro recognition — Miami is paying for demonstrated elite performance, not betting on upside — which means the Dolphins are at fair market rate rather than stealing value. The extension does not overextend the team's capital in a way that creates cap strain, and it signals commitment to a core defensive piece during an offseason where roster stability matters; this is a measured, market-realistic investment rather than either a steal or a misstep.