Dolphins Name Six Captains and Put Young Core in Leadership Roles
A player vote on Monday signals the franchise plans to rely on recently extended young core players.
Overview
- The Miami Dolphins announced on Monday that De'Von Achane, Aaron Brewer, Jordyn Brooks, Patrick Paul, Zach Sieler and Malik Willis will serve as the team captains for 2026.
- Quarterback Malik Willis was named a captain in his first year as Miami’s starter, signaling quick trust from teammates during Jeff Hafley’s first season as head coach.
- Running back De'Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer and linebacker Jordyn Brooks — each signed to contract extensions this summer — were singled out by the front office as building blocks and now hold formal leadership roles.
- Zach Sieler provides veteran continuity after multiple seasons as a captain, while the Dolphins left the very young defensive-back room without an official captain and rely on second-year safety Dante Trader as an informal leader.
- The selections formalize the locker-room hierarchy as the team begins its rebuild and could shape on-field decision making and roster accountability this season as younger players take on larger roles.