NFL News: Jets to Acquire Minkah Fitzpatrick in Reported Trade

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

The Dolphins will send Fitzpatrick to the Jets for a 2026 seventh-round pick, which originally 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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This is the second major move for the Dolphins. Miami announced it would release quarterback Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa after six seasons with the team.

Fitzpatrick played in 14 games for 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 stint 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 enter his ninth year in the NFL. The Dolphins selected him with the No. 11 pick in the 2018 draft. Since then, he has been a three-time All-Pro selection and has been 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 November 30, 2025. (Rich Story/Imagn Images)

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

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