Dolphins’ Jordyn Brooks Wins Second AFC Defensive Player of the Week in Four Weeks

His league-leading tackle pace underscores his impact after joining Miami following Seattle’s fifth-year option decision.

Overview

The NFL honored the linebacker for a 20-tackle outing against Washington in Madrid in Week 11.
He leads the league with 125 tackles, holding an 18-tackle edge over Bobby Wagner.
His first 2025 award came in Week 8 after posting 10 tackles, a sack and three tackles for loss versus Atlanta.
Pro Football Focus graded his Week 11 run defense as the best in the NFL.
He is the first Dolphins defender with multiple 18-plus tackle games since Zach Thomas in 2006, and the first league-wide since Alex Singleton in 2022.