Trade Pitch Reunites Dolphins With Elite Defender

The Miami Dolphins have had a lot of players come in and out of the building over the last decade, some ended up out of the league and others probably wish they got to hold on a little longer. One of those guys they probably wish they didn't have to let go was safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick was drafted by the Dolphins in 2018 and played 18 games for them before requesting a trade. It was never fully disclosed why he requested a trade but it is thought to be because of the losing culture in Miami at the time and because he did not like all the roles the Dolphins were asking him to play.

Well now the Dolphins organization is a lot different, they have had four winning seasons in the last five years the only non-winning season was this past year because of the injuries to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. They have made the playoffs twice in that time as well. The defense is also a bit more complete now, having multiple talented players in their secondary meaning they would only need Fitzpatrick to play his main role as the center fielder on defense.

Fitzpatrick had a solid season last year but it was slightly underwhelming for what he normally does. That along with the injuries that he was dealing with the year prior may make the Pittsburgh Steelers more open to trading Fitzpatrick than they would have a few years ago.

The five-time Pro Bowler had 96 tackles, one tackle for loss, four pass deflections, one interception, and one forced fumble. He is only 28 which means he is still in his prime, so finding a new home that is actually an old one may be the change he needs to go back to being one of the best safeties in the NFL.