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Miami Dolphins Secure Center Aaron Brewer with Three-Year, $52.5 Million Extension
6/11/2026, 5:41:50 AM
Aaron Brewer Signs Three-Year, $52.5 Million Extension
On June 10, 2026 the Miami Dolphins and center Aaron Brewer agreed to a three-year contract worth $52.5 million, including $37 million guaranteed. The deal, reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, locks Brewer in through the 2029 season and raises his average annual value (AAV) to $17.5 million.
Background: Roster Overhaul and Brewer’s Path to Miami
The extension follows a near-complete roster reset by new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. Undrafted in 2020, Brewer spent four seasons with the Tennessee Titans before joining Miami in 2024. He started 33 of 34 possible games, earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2025 and was a finalist for the inaugural Protector of the Year award.
Key Figures
- Aaron Brewer – 28-year-old center, 6 ft 1 in, 295 lb, team captain.
- Jon-Eric Sullivan – Dolphins GM, identified Brewer as one of three “pillars” to retain.
- Jeff Hafley – Head coach overseeing the offensive-line rebuild.
- Kyle McCarthy – Agent (Athletes First) who negotiated the extension.
Contract Details and Salary Rankings
The contract totals $52.5 million with $37 million guaranteed and an AAV of $17.5 million. ESPN ranks Brewer the fifth-highest paid center by total value and third-highest by AAV; other outlets list him third-highest overall, behind Raiders’ Tyler Linderbaum ($27 million AAV) and Chiefs’ Creed Humphrey ($18 million AAV). He holds the 10th-best pass-block win rate among qualified centers and allowed seven sacks in 1,127 pass-blocking snaps.
Official Statements from Dolphins Leadership
GM Sullivan said the organization “has had conversations” with Brewer and other core players, emphasizing that they “know how important he is to this team.” The front office noted that restructuring Brewer’s prior contract created cap space and that his consistent attendance at team activities demonstrated his commitment.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Every year is a new year and so, every year, you got to prove yourself again,” — Aaron Brewer
- “I was second team All-Pro last year, but this year I want to be first team All-Pro,” — Aaron Brewer
- “I know one way to go about things and that’s working and keeping my head down,” — Aaron Brewer
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Brewer’s salary ranking: ESPN lists him fifth-highest by total contract value but third-highest by AAV, while other outlets cite a straight third-highest ranking. No public criticism of the deal appears in the available reports, and details of linebacker Jordyn Brooks’ pending contract remain unresolved.
What’s Next for Miami’s Offensive Core
The Dolphins enter training camp in July with Brewer anchored at center, supporting a run-first scheme built around De’Von Achane and left tackle Patrick Paul. The team must still resolve linebacker Jordyn Brooks’ contract before the season. Brewer’s extension signals Miami’s intent to keep continuity on the line while pursuing further roster upgrades.
