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Jets Acquire Minkah Fitzpatrick From Dolphins, Line Up Three-Year, $40 Million Extension

The move underscores Miami's roster reset under new leadership.

Overview

  • In a rare intra-division swap, Miami receives a 2026 seventh-round pick that originally belonged to the Chargers, according to multiple reports.
  • Agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN that Fitzpatrick will sign a three-year, $40 million contract with New York upon completion of the trade.
  • The agreement cannot be finalized until the new league year opens, as first reported by outlets including ESPN and the New York Post.
  • Miami gains roughly $5.9 million in cap relief from Fitzpatrick’s 2026 number, aligning with a broader overhaul that also includes the planned release of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
  • The three-time first-team All-Pro addresses a pressing safety need for the Jets and reunites with defensive coordinator Brian Duker, who previously coached him in Miami.