After a few days off, our 90-in-90 series returns today to resume our look at the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 roster. This series breaks down each player on the roster, with a look at his bio, his contract, how he played in 2025, and what the Dolphins can expect from him in 2026.
Our most recent breakdown looked at a potential starter on defense as safety Dante Trader, Jr., looks to build on his solid rookie campaign. Today, we turn to a guaranteed starter who is looking to build off his first selection to an All-Pro Team. Center Aaron Brewer enters the spotlight as we move into June.
Biography
Name: Aaron Brewer
Number: 55
Position: Center
Height / Weight: 6’1” / 295 pounds
Age (at start of season): 28
Experience: 7th year (Tennessee Titans 2020-2023, Dolphins 2024-2026)
College: Texas State
Draft: 2020 undrafted
Acquired: 2024 free agency
Contract and 2026 salary cap
Contract: 3-year, $21 million (four void-years for salary cap accounting)
2026 salary cap: $4.9 million
Contract details via OverTheCap.com.
2025 review
Games played: 16 (16 starts)
Honors: Second-Team All-Pro
Brewer established himself as one of the top centers in the league in 2025, allowing one sack on the year and leading the league’s 4th-best rushing attack based on average yards per attempt. His athleticism had him out leading the way on runs, looking like a pulling guard or fullback as much as he was a center anchoring the middle of the line. As Doug Farrar wrote here on The Phinsider in December, “this guy has become the embodiment of the whole Secret Superstar thing.” Farrar continued, explaining Brewer is, “quite possibly the best move center the NFL has seen since Jason Kelce’s salad days.”
Farrar ended his article writing, “Now, it’s time for everybody to realize that when it comes to NFL centers, there is indeed a new sheriff in town.”
When it comes to the center position, the Dolphins have it locked down.
Offseason moves
Center signings: Jim Bonifas (UDFA)
Released: None
Drafted: None
2026 expectations
The question surrounding Brewer is not his status for 2026, but whether the Dolphins lock him up with a contract extension for 2027 and beyond. Miami needs to work out a new contract with him, which is likely to happen during the summer. Brewer will be the starting center for Miami this year, and will look to turn that Second-Team All-Pro selection into a First-Team selection and claim his rightful spot in the Pro Bowl as well.