The Miami Dolphins have fallen to 1-6 and now face questions about their future direction as trade speculation intensifies across the roster.
Nearly every player has entered discussions as the franchise considers accumulating draft capital through a potential sell-off.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano suggested that a full-scale fire sale could materialize in Miami, with several notable names drawing interest from other teams.
Among those possibilities, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has emerged as a player who could generate significant attention if made available.
His reunion with the Dolphins following the Jalen Ramsey trade might prove brief if the front office decides to move on from veteran pieces.
“Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is also on my radar,” Fowler said, per ESPN.
Fitzpatrick still holds considerable trade value, but Miami should hesitate before dealing him in the current situation.
The Dolphins need to maintain some defensive foundation, and losing Fitzpatrick would strip away one of their most reliable players in the secondary.
Originally drafted by Miami before spending years in Pittsburgh, Fitzpatrick earned multiple All-Pro selections with the Steelers before returning through the Ramsey deal.
His production hasn’t matched those Pittsburgh peaks, but he remains far from the primary reason Miami’s defense has struggled this season.
With one year remaining on his contract, moving Fitzpatrick would weaken an already vulnerable unit.
The Dolphins could acquire a Top-100 pick in return, yet that selection would likely go toward replacing him at a lower talent level.
Miami’s secondary already ranks among the league’s weakest groups, and subtracting their best defensive back without a clear upgrade waiting makes little strategic sense.
Fitzpatrick can anchor the defense through 2026 and beyond if the organization decides to build rather than dismantle.
For a team searching for stability, keeping proven talent might matter more than collecting additional picks that may not deliver immediate improvement.
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