Bradley Chubb contract: Dolphins break the bank, hand star LB massive $119 million deal

On the last day of the NFL trade deadline, the Miami Dolphins made a headliner move by acquiring star linebacker Bradley Chubb from the Denver Broncos.

Fresh off that trade, a new Bradley Chubb contract appears to have been inked, with the former Bronco getting paid and then some.

Less than two days after the blockbuster trade, Miami and Chubb agreed to terms on a long-term deal.

Chubb and Miami reached a consensus on a five-year, $119 million extension that includes $63.2 million guaranteed for the ex-Bronco.

Bradley Chubb's previous contract at Denver Broncos dwarfed by Miami deal

The sum is a massive step up from his rookie contract, which came in at $6.8 million a year.

A deal was expected to get done sooner rather than later as Chubb was set to become a free agent in the 2023 off-season.

Usually when a team acquires a star player during their contract year for a big trade, they sign them to a long-term deal during or shortly after the trade is official.

As for general manager Chris Grier and the Dolphins, they got the deal done early and locked up their star linebacker for five more seasons.

New Bradley Chubb contract makes Dolphins star third-highest-paid LB in the NFL

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Chubb will be paid an average of around $22 million per season on his five-year, $119 million deal, which makes him the third-highest paid linebacker in total contract value.

Khalil Mack currently has a contract of six years worth $141 million, while Joey Bosa has a total contract of six years worth $135 million.

Chubb's $119 million ranks right above T.J. Watt's four-year, $112 million contract.

On the basis of annual average salary, Watt is the highest-paid linebacker in the league at $28 million. Chubb is now fourth, as he is set to make $22 million per season on average.

Mack gets paid $23.5 million per season, while Bosa makes $24.8 million per season.

Bradley Chubb trade details

The Broncos traded Chubb and their 2025 fifth-round pick to the Dolphins in exchange for running back Chase Edmonds, a 2023 first-round pick, and a 2024 fourth-round pick,

In his four-and-a-half seasons with the Denver Broncos, the new Miami recruit has recorded 25.5 sacks, 170 tackles, six forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.