Here’s why Bradley Chubb is No. 6 on our Dolphins’ Top 20 players countdown

Bradley Chubb led the Miami Dolphins with 11 sacks in 2023.

Unfortunately, he tore an ACL in Miami’s 16th game of last season. Who knows what kind of impact he may have had in the season-finale vs. Buffalo and a playoff loss at Kansas City.

Chubb, 27, is in the absolute prime of his career and he’s living up to his status as the fifth pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was acquired from Denver for a 1st round pick.

Why Bradley Chubb is No. 6

Chubb is a two-time Pro Bowler with the size, power and speed to wreak havoc.

Chubb led the way as Miami set a club record with 56 sacks last season.

And he causes turnovers. Chubb tied for the NFL lead with six forced fumbles.

Chubb is close with fellow edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and once healthy, the duo should be a dominant force for Miami again.

Telling stat

88.8: That was Chubb’s 2023 Pro Football Focus grade, a career high.

How we see Bradley Chubb’s future

This is Chubb’s second torn ACL and it certainly seems possible he’ll begin next season on the PUP (physically unable to perform list), which would take him out of at least four games.

Could it take some time for Chubb to regain his explosiveness? Sure.

In 2019, Chubb tore an ACL in Week 4, which allowed more time for recovery. He rebounded with 7.5 sacks the next season.

Chubb is in the second year of a 5-year deal worth $22 million per season. He’s a core component to Miami’s defense and figures to be that way for at least the next two seasons.

Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe’s free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work