US EditionMinkah Fitzpatrick Ends Silence, Wants Long-Term Dolphins Union
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 27 – The Miami Dolphins restructured Minkah Fitzpatrick's contract to include a $16.2 million signing bonus, creating $11 million in salary cap space, as the team aims to secure a long-term deal.
- In a deal, the Miami Dolphins moved Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith, and 2027 picks, per sources.
- Amid contract disputes, Miami Dolphins initially offered zero guaranteed money for 2025, and Fitzpatrick had no guarantees through 2026, before the revised deal.
- In his first public comments on July 28, 2025, Minkah Fitzpatrick said his silence wasn't a reflection of his feelings about Miami, addressing media after the trade.
- With the revised contract, the Dolphins created about $11 million in cap space by converting part of Fitzpatrick's salary into a signing bonus.
- Beyond 2025, Drew Rosenhaus says both sides are negotiating a multi-year extension for Minkah Fitzpatrick.
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