NFL News: Jets acquire Minkah Fitzpatrick in reported trade

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

The Dolphins will send Fitzpatrick to the Jets for a 2026 seventh-round pick that 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 deal with New York.

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It’s the second big move for the Dolphins. Miami announced it would release quarterback Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa after six seasons with the team.

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

Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) tackles New York Jets running back 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 with the Dolphins last year. The Dolphins originally traded Fitzpatrick to the Steelers during the 2019 season.

Fitzpatrick is entering his ninth year in the NFL. The Dolphins selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 2018 draft. Since then, he was selected as an All-Pro three times and was 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 in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Nov. 30, 2025. (Rich Storry/Imagn Images)

times.

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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 was 25th in yards allowed and 31st in points allowed. The Jets were 3-14 last season.

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