The Miami Dolphins and security Minkah Fitzpatrick agreed to a revised contract, however there’s nonetheless extra that the Professional Bowl security is in search of.
Fitzpatrick now has $16.245 million assured from his present deal, in accordance with his new agent Drew Rosenhaus, as the 2 sides reached this settlement on the Dolphins’ first off day of coaching camp Sunday. ESPN first broke the information Sunday morning.
Miami inherited Fitzpatrick’s contract from the Pittsburgh Steelers when it traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight finish Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh and acquired the three-time All-Professional security in return.
Fitzpatrick was out of assured cash on the deal, and he lately employed Rosenhaus to barter the alteration upon his return to the Dolphins, who drafted him within the first spherical of the 2018 draft and traded him to the Steelers in 2019.
There’s nonetheless extra work Fitzpatrick’s facet needs finished, as years weren’t added to his contract. He’s at present signed by way of 2026.
“We’re comfy with this dedication to Minkah as we proceed to work with the Dolphins on a multi-year extension,” Rosenhaus mentioned.
However within the quick time period, it really works for each side. The Dolphins cleared $11 million in cap area, in accordance with NFL Community, by changing a few of Fitzpatrick’s wage to a bonus, and Fitzpatrick had $2 million of his 2026 wage moved up a 12 months to this coming season. He’s now due $17.5M in 2025 and $15.6M in 2026.
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