Dolphins Trading Minkah Fitzpatrick to Steelers
By Michael Luciano
After being frustrated for weeks on end with his role in the defense and the direction of his moribund team, Minkah Fitzpatrick finally got his wish and got traded to a gold star franchise.
The Pittsburgh Steelers upgraded their porous secondary by reportedly acquiring Fitzpatrick from the tanking Miami Dolphins in exchange for a first round pick in 2020.
TRADE: Steelers are trading a 2020 first-round pick to the Dolphins for DB Minkah Fitzpatrick, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 17, 2019
This trade gives Miami four first-round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Fitzpatrick racked up 80 tackles and two interceptions during his rookie year while playing slot cornerback, outside cornerback, and safety. Hopefully in Pittsburgh, Fitzpatrick will be given a role that fits what he wants to do on defense, as that was one of the sources of frustration with Miami head coach Brian Flores.
Steelers trade 2020 first-round pick to Dolphins for DB Minkah Fitzpatrick, per @AdamSchefter
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 17, 2019
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Mike Tomlin's Steelers were at their best with a versatile safety roaming the defensive backfield in Troy Polamalu. While Fitzpatrick isn't on that level yet, he's a future Pro Bowler that should help the Pittsburgh defense get back to respectability.