Summary
The Miami Dolphins traded Minkah Fitzpatrick, a highly rated defensive football player, to the New York Jets. In return, the Dolphins will receive a late-round draft pick from the Chargers. This is a rare trade between these two teams.
Key Facts
- The Miami Dolphins traded Minkah Fitzpatrick to the New York Jets.
- Fitzpatrick has been selected five times for the Pro Bowl and three times as an All-Pro player.
- The trade involved the Dolphins getting a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the Chargers.
- The Jets plan to sign Fitzpatrick to a three-year, $40 million contract.
- This is only the sixth trade ever between the Dolphins and the Jets.
- The last trade between these teams was in 1996.
- Minkah Fitzpatrick led the NFL in interception in 2022.
- Fitzpatrick recorded 82 tackles and several other defensive plays last season.
