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Lions Consider Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks Trade
Detroit Lions may trade Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks to strengthen defense before Nov. 10 deadline.
In brief
Detroit Lions may trade Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks to strengthen defense before Nov. 10 deadline. Detroit Lions could trade Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks to fill defensive void but unlikely due to Dolphins' team control and Lions' deadline strategy. Originally reported by Detroit Lions On SI.
Lions Travel to Miami
Detroit Lions could get a look at multiple potential trade targets when they travel to Miami to take on Dolphins on Sunday.
Dolphins 1-6 Record
Miami enters matchup with 1-6 record under first-year head coach Jeff Hafley.
Jordyn Brooks Contract
Brooks signed three-year contract extension in July keeping him under team control through 2029.
Financial Ask for Brooks
Lions would take on $35 million guaranteed and $51.3 in new money for Brooks' remainder.
Albert Breer's View
Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer says Dolphins could trade Brooks to fill Lions' linebacker void.
Brooks' Defensive Role
Brooks recorded 63 tackles without missing any in Dolphins' defense this season.
Brooks' Career Tackles
Brooks is eighth-fastest player to reach 900 career tackles since 1994 in 104 games.
Dolphins' Likely Stance
Dolphins unlikely to move Brooks for minimal price due to team control and leadership value.
Lions' Deadline Strategy
Lions have made marginal moves at trade deadline instead of big moves in Brad Holmes' tenure.
Trade Unlikely Outcome
Adding Brooks unlikely despite fit for Detroit's defense due to Dolphins' team control and Lions' strategy.
The bottom line
Detroit Lions could trade Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks to fill defensive void but unlikely due to Dolphins' team control and Lions' deadline strategy.
