NFL News: Jets to acquire Minkah Fitzpatrick in reported trade

The New York Jets are reportedly acquiring Miami Dolphins All-Pro defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick in a trade as NFL free agency gets off to a raucous start.

The Dolphins will send Fitzpatrick to the Jets for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, which initially came from the Los Angeles Chargers, ESPN reported Monday. Fitzpatrick’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told the outlet that Fitzpatrick will sign a three-year, $40 million contract with New York.

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It is the second major move by the Dolphins. Miami announced it was releasing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after six seasons with the team.

Fitzpatrick played 14 games with the Dolphins last season. He had 82 tackles, one sack and one interception with Miami.

Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) tackles New York Jets fullback Andrew Beck (47) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)

The 2025 season was Fitzpatrick’s second season with the Dolphins. Miami traded Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a deal that brought Fitzpatrick back to the Dolphins last year. The Dolphins initially traded Fitzpatrick to the Steelers during the 2019 season.

Fitzpatrick will begin his ninth year in the NFL. The Dolphins selected him with the 11th pick in the 2018 draft. Since then, he has been selected as an All-Pro three times and named to the Pro Bowl five times.

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) reacts with safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) after forcing a fumble against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Nov. 30, 2025. (Rich Story/Picture Images)

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The Jets will add the veteran to a defense that was at the bottom of the NFL in 2025. New York ranked 25th in yards allowed and 31st in points allowed. The Jets went 3-14 last season.

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