MIAMI & PITTSBURGH — June 30, 2025 — In a high-stakes NFL player trade, the Miami Dolphins have re-acquired All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for cornerback Jalen Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith, and a swap of mid-round draft picks. This deal marks one of the most talked-about NFL trades 2025.
🔁 Trade Overview
- Miami Dolphins receive: Minkah Fitzpatrick (28), along with a 2027 fifth-round pick
- Pittsburgh Steelers receive: Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-round pick heavy.com+11espn.com+11steelersdepot.com+11
💼 Financials & Cap Considerations
- Fitzpatrick’s Contract: Two years remaining; $22.3 M cap hit in 2025, $24.4 M in 2026 steelersdepot.com+8steelernation.com+8espn.com+8
- Ramsey’s Deal: Slight pay raise—$21.6 M for 2025, still under team control through 2028 sportingnews.com+9espn.com+9wtae.com+9
💭 Expert Analysis & Trade Rumors
- Underwhelming Performance?: Once a ball-hawking Pro Bowler, Fitzpatrick had just 1 interception over the past 27 games, fueling trade speculation despite his solid tackling and coverage presence sportingnews.com+10steelernation.com+10si.com+10.
- Market Reality: Analysts suggest his age ($22M cap hit) could dampen trade market interest wtae.com+11steelernation.com+11si.com+11
- Fit with Steelers: Pittsburgh may recoup cap space and maintain defensive edge by switching to nickel and slot versatility with Ramsey espn.com
