Miami Dolphins Open to Trading Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick Amid Multiple Team Interest

The Miami Dolphins are actively exploring trade options for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who was re-acquired by the team in a summer trade that sent cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite only playing nine games this season and recording solid defensive stats, the Dolphins' poor 2-7 start and recent dismissal of GM Chris Grier have prompted a roster reevaluation, including the willingness of interim GM Champ Kelly to make significant moves. Fitzpatrick's trade could help the Dolphins recoup salary cap space and gain draft picks, especially as they have younger, cheaper safety options ready to step up. There is a "50-50 chance" Fitzpatrick will be traded before the deadline, with teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions showing interest due to injuries in their secondary. This potential move is part of a broader strategy following the trade of edge-rusher Jaelan Phillips and possible availability of other defensive players like Bradley Chubb and Rasul Douglas. Fitzpatrick himself is reportedly open to a trade given the franchise's direction, mirroring his previous trade request in 2019.