Minkah Fitzpatrick S NYJ (9) Mon 3/9/26 9:36 AM
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S NYJ (9)
The Dolphins are slated to trade Fitzpatrick to the Jets in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
In 14 regular-season games with Miami last season, Fitzpatrick recorded 82 tackles (59 solo) and one interception. The addition of Fitzpatrick will bolster the Jets secondary ahead of the 2026 campaign, with the acquisition of the 29-year-old safety coming at an affordable cost to the franchise in terms of draft capital. Meanwhile, per his agent Drew Rosenhaus, Fitzpatrick is set to ink a three-year, $40 million deal with his new team in the wake of the trade.
Minkah Fitzpatrick S NYJ (9) Tue 2/24/26 9:50 PM
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S NYJ (9)
Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, new Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan said everything is on the table with Fitzpatrick (calf), and Miami is listening to trade offers for the safety, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fitzpatrick has one year remaining on his contract and carries a bloated base salary of $15.6 million to go with an $18.849 million cap number. That doesn't make a whole lot of sense for a rebuilding Dolphins team. The 29-year-old safety started all 14 regular-season games in which he appeared last season, recording 82 tackles (59 solo), including first first career sack, six pass breakups, including just one interception, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. After making three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2022-24 with the Steelers, it was a down season for Fitzpatrick.
Minkah Fitzpatrick S NYJ (9) Fri 1/2/26 2:51 PM
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S NYJ (9)
Fitzpatrick (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old is in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a calf injury sustained in the Week 15 loss to the Steelers. Across 14 games this season, Fitzpatrick tallied 82 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, six passes defensed, with one interception, and one forced fumble. Ifeatu Melifonwu is expected to operate as Miami's top free safety in Fitzpatrick's stead Sunday.
Minkah Fitzpatrick S NYJ (9) Wed 12/31/25 5:04 PM
Minkah Fitzpatrick
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Fitzpatrick (calf) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fitzpatrick has been sidelined for each of the Dolphins' last two games due to a calf injury he sustained against the Steelers in Week 15. He hasn't been able to practice since the injury, and he would likely have to log at least a limited session over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing against the Patriots in Sunday's regular-season finale.
Minkah Fitzpatrick S NYJ (9) Fri 12/26/25 2:30 PM
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S NYJ (9)
Fitzpatrick (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against the Buccaneers, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
It'll be the second consecutive game on the shelf for Fitzpatrick, who hurt his calf Week 15 against Pittsburgh. He'll have one more chance to play this season -- Week 18 against New England. With Fitzpatrick out this weekend, Ifeatu Melifonwu is likely set for a second straight start.
Minkah Fitzpatrick S NYJ (9) Wed 12/24/25 3:05 PM
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S NYJ (9)
Fitzpatrick (calf) did not practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fitzpatrick sustained a calf injury during the Dolphins' Week 15 loss to the Steelers. He is considered week-to-week due to the injury, which prevented him from playing against the Bengals in Week 16. Fitzpatrick is unlikely to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday unless he's able to return to practice by Friday.
Minkah Fitzpatrick S NYJ (9) Fri 12/19/25 11:48 AM
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S NYJ (9)
Fitzpatrick (calf) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fitzpatrick injured his calf in Monday's loss to the Steelers and will miss at least one game as a result of the injury. Ifeatu Melifonwu will likely draw the start in Fitzpatrick's absence for a Dolphins team that has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Minkah Fitzpatrick S NYJ (9) Wed 12/17/25 9:03 PM
Minkah Fitzpatrick
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Fitzpatrick (calf) did not participate at practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fitzpatrick left Monday's game at Pittsburgh in the fourth quarter after suffering a calf injury, and now his availability for Week 16 is in jeopardy. Coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that Fitzpatrick was week-to-week, and Miami has already been eliminated from playoff contention, so the five-time Pro Bowler probably won't be rushed back into game action before he's fully healthy.
Minkah Fitzpatrick S NYJ (9) Tue 12/16/25 2:33 PM
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S NYJ (9)
Coach Mike McDaniel said Fitzpatrick's (calf) injury should be filed in the week-to-week category, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fitzpatrick exited Monday night's contest with a calf issue in the fourth quarter. After more tests on the issue, Fitzpatrick may be able to return for more regular-season football. The Dolphins have been eliminated from playoff contention. Still, with a chance to play spoiler for the Patriots' AFC East title hopes, Fitzpatrick could be back in action for Week 18 against the Patriots, or maybe even sooner for Week 17 against the Buccaneers.
Minkah Fitzpatrick S NYJ (9) Mon 12/15/25 11:52 PM
Minkah Fitzpatrick
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Miami coach Mike McDaniel said after the team's loss to Pittsburgh on Monday that Fitzpatrick (calf) will undergo additional tests on his calf, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fitzpatrick exited with a calf issue in the fourth quarter and didn't end up returning to the game. The results of the upcoming tests should provide some clarity about how serious the injury is. The Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention with their loss Monday, so the team probably isn't going to rush Fitzpatrick back into action if the issue is more than minor.