Bengals lose one popular trade target idea before training camp

Jul 22, 2026 - 13:15

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Every now and then, the Cincinnati Bengals popped up in Jordyn Brooks trade ideas.

Now? Zero chance.

The Dolphins hit Brooks with a contract extension this week, ending any speculation that the new regime in Miami would go ahead and ship away the star linebacker, continuing the major roster blow-up over there.

Brooks was a fun idea, at least. He racked up 183 total tackles last season and is still just 28 years old after being a first-round pick in 2020.

It was easy to link the Bengals and Brooks. The front office in Cincinnati has been unusually aggressive this offseason. Linebacker was the worst spot on a terrible defense last year. And of all the moves the Bengals have made this offseason, they have yet to address linebacker.

Alas, the Bengals are all-in on Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter. That won’t stop them from making another free-agent signing or trade during training camp in the name of better depth, but they believe the second-year duo remains the way of the future at the needy spot.

This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals lose one popular trade target idea before training camp