Jets to acquire All-Pro defensive back in trade with Dolphins: report

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TheNew York Jetsare reportedly set to acquire 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 reportedMonday.Fitzpatrick’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told the outlet that Fitzpatrick will sign a three-year, $40 million deal with New York.

Minkah Fitzpatrick warms up

Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) looks on before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium on Aug.23, 2025.(Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)

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

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

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Minkah Fitzpatrick makes a tackle

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 tradedJalen Ramseyto the Pittsburgh Steelers in a deal that landed Fitzpatrick back with the Dolphins last year.The Dolphins initially traded Fitzpatrick to the Steelers during the 2019 season.

Fitzpatrick will enter his ninth year inthe NFL.The Dolphins selected him with the No.11 pick of the 2018 draft.Since then, he was selected as an All-Pro three times and was named to the Pro Bowl five.

Minkah Fitzpatrick celebrates

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 Storry/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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