# Dolphins Avoid Trade Deals

> Miami Dolphins skip big trades to focus on 2027 rebuild.
- Title: Dolphins Avoid Trade Deals · Miami Dolphins On SI | Shortify
- Summary: Miami Dolphins skip big trades to focus on 2027 rebuild. Miami Dolphins should avoid trade deals to prioritize 2027 rebuild with current players.
- Keywords: miami dolphins, nfl, trade deadline, 2027 draft, zach sieler, jordyn brooks, josh uche, austin jackson, Miami Dolphins On SI
- Source: Miami Dolphins On SI — https://si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/why-the-dolphins-shouldn-t-be-making-deals-01m6kg8m0x4w
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:12:56+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: miami dolphins, nfl, trade deadline, 2027 draft, zach sieler, jordyn brooks, josh uche, austin jackson, sports
## Dolphins' trade strategy
Miami Dolphins already have shown they're not afraid of making big moves as they try to get back to prominence.
## Draft capital for 2027
The idea of accumulating more draft capital for 2027 and possibly beyond is intriguing because quality cheap labor might fast-track a rebuilding project.
## Teams trading players
Teams with poor records have moved big-name players ahead of the trade deadline including the Tennessee Titans trading Jeffery Simmons and the Indianapolis Colts trading Quenton Nelson and DeForrest Buckner.
## Dolphins' current record
The Dolphins are at 1-6 and clearly not going to the playoffs this season.
## Coach's perspective
Head coach Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan said building a contender would take time and this season wasn't all about wins and losses.
## 2027 contender goal
The Dolphins hope to become playoff contenders in 2027 after this season of foundation building and player evaluation.
## Leadership players
The Dolphins need leaders to lead the way and those players have the most trade value right now.
## Zach Sieler dilemma
The Dolphins must choose between having Zach Sieler around again in 2027 or a rookie third-round pick.
## Jordyn Brooks dilemma
The Dolphins must choose between having Jordyn Brooks around again in 2027 or a rookie third-round pick.
## Defensive leaders
Zach Sieler and Jordyn Brooks are the team's best defensive lineman and best linebacker.
## Josh Uche dilemma
The Dolphins must choose between having Josh Uche back in 2027 or a late-round pick.
## Financial caveat
Bringing either player back in 2027 would have to work financially.
## Draft picks
The Dolphins had two picks beyond the fifth round this year with neither DJ Campbell nor Max Llewellyn on the 53-man roster.
## Ollie Gordon exception
Ollie Gordon II's performance shows a sixth-round pick can be valuable but he's the exception.
## Key takeaway

Miami Dolphins should avoid trade deals to prioritize 2027 rebuild with current players.