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Dolphins Hold Trade Talks on Minkah Fitzpatrick as Offseason Reset Accelerates

The talks reflect a cap-focused reset under new leadership, with Fitzpatrick entering a final, non‑guaranteed year.

Overview

  • NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports Miami has discussed trading five-time Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, with no agreement announced.
  • Fitzpatrick is in the last year of his deal with roughly an $18 million 2026 cap hit and no guaranteed money, a structure that eases a move.
  • Miami’s overhaul includes firing GM Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel and releasing veterans such as Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb under new leaders Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley.
  • Analysts project Day‑2 draft capital as a likely return and highlight potential suitors including the Eagles, Bengals, Cowboys, Bears and Jaguars, noting these are speculative scenarios.
  • Fitzpatrick, 29, rejoined Miami in 2025 and earned strong grades before a Week 15 injury, factors teams are weighing alongside his resume and short-term cost.