Miami Dolphins & New York Jets Complete Blockbuster Trade That Nobody Saw Coming
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Miami knew they had to make a move, and Minkah Fitzpatrick is now on his way out of town.
The New York Jets are adding a key piece to their defense ahead of 2026 NFL free agency. On Monday, it was reported that the Jets acquired the veteran safety from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.
New York will sign Fitzpatrick to a three-year, $40 million contract extension upon completing the deal. Meanwhile, the Dolphins will save just under $5.9 million in cap space by trading Fitzpatrick.
The Dolphins are trading S Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets, sources tell the Athletic, reuniting him with Jets DC Brian Duker.
A seventh-round pick is heading back to Miami in exchange as Fitzpatrick, a New Jersey native, returns home. pic.twitter.com/69PI4ss4ok
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2026
The eight-year veteran started 14 games for the Dolphins last season. He racked up 82 tackles, one interception, six pass defenses, and his first-ever sack.
With Andre Cisco and Tony Adams heading to free agency, this has been a position group that has been heavily discussed. The New York Jets have been busy this offseason. They also traded Jermaine Johnson II to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat.
Minkah Fitzpatrick might be 29, but he still has a lot more games in him at this stage of his career.
