Aaron Brewer signs $52.5M deal, joins top‑paid centers
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- Aaron Brewer agreed to a three‑year extension with the Miami Dolphins worth up to $52.5 million, with $37 million guaranteed.
- Aaron Brewer becomes the fifth‑highest paid center in the NFL by total contract value and the third‑highest by average annual value ($17.5 million).
- Aaron Brewer missed only one game since joining Miami and started 33 games at center, ranking 10th‑best in pass‑block win rate among qualified centers and allowing seven sacks in 1,127 pass‑blocking snaps.
- Aaron Brewer was named a second‑team All‑Pro in 2025 and was a finalist for the inaugural Protector of the Year award.
- Jon‑Eric Sullivan identified Brewer as one of three “pillars” (along with De’Von Achane and Jordyn Brooks) that the Dolphins prioritized for extensions in the offseason.
- Malik Willis has developed and become more comfortable after his time in Tennessee and Green Bay, according to Brewer’s observation.
Why it matters: The Dolphins lock up a proven interior lineman at a premium, ensuring continuity on the offensive line while consuming $37 million of guaranteed cap space; Brewer gains a record‑setting salary and a clear path to Pro‑Bowl status, and the team’s rebuild gains a cornerstone.
