Dolphins Open to Trading Star Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick

Miami, FL — The Miami Dolphins are open to trading safety Minkah Fitzpatrick as they reassess their roster following a disappointing 2-7 start this season. Reports indicate that multiple teams have already expressed interest in Fitzpatrick, who was re-acquired by the Dolphins this past summer.

General Manager Chris Grier was fired last week amid poor performance, and interim GM Champ Kelly aims to make significant roster changes. This includes the recent trade of edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles. Fitzpatrick, now 29, has become one of the key pieces available for trade as Miami looks to rebuild.

Fitzpatrick started all nine games for the Dolphins this season, registering 50 total tackles, one interception, and five pass deflections. Although his production has declined compared to his glory years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, advanced metrics still rank him among the top safeties in the league.

The Dolphins originally traded Fitzpatrick to the Steelers in 2019, receiving a first-round pick in return. After three stellar seasons in Pittsburgh, he was signed to a lucrative extension but was later traded back to Miami. With two years remaining on his contract, which includes a base salary of $1.26 million for the remainder of this season, acquiring teams would find him financially accessible.

As the NFL trade deadline approaches, Miami’s management faces pressure to move players that aren’t performing. Fitzpatrick’s trade could help reshape the team, allowing them to gather valuable assets for future seasons. The fascinating saga continues to unfold, as it remains to be seen if Fitzpatrick will be traded again.