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The New York Jets are adding a key piece to their defense ahead of 2026 NFL free agency.
The Jets have acquired veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
New York will sign Fitzpatrick to a three-year, $40 million contract extension upon completing the deal.
Fitzpatrick is an eight-year veteran who started 14 games for the Dolphins last season. The 29-year-old racked up 82 tackles, one interception, six pass defenses and his first-ever sack while grading as Pro Football Focus' fifth-best safety among 91 qualifiers.
The Jets had a big need at safety during the offseason, as two of the team's top three safeties in snaps played from 2025 – Andre Cisco and Tony Adams – are set to be free agents. Fitzpatrick will replace and upgrade the duo while serving as a counterpart for fellow Alabama product Malachi Moore, who racked up 101 tackles as a rookie.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins will save just under $5.9 million in cap space by trading Fitzpatrick.
Jets get:
Dolphins get:
(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Minkah Fitzpatrick trade details: Dolphins, Jets swing deal
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The Jets have acquired veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
New York will sign Fitzpatrick to a three-year, $40 million contract extension upon completing the deal.
Fitzpatrick is an eight-year veteran who started 14 games for the Dolphins last season. The 29-year-old racked up 82 tackles, one interception, six pass defenses and his first-ever sack while grading as Pro Football Focus' fifth-best safety among 91 qualifiers.
The Jets had a big need at safety during the offseason, as two of the team's top three safeties in snaps played from 2025 – Andre Cisco and Tony Adams – are set to be free agents. Fitzpatrick will replace and upgrade the duo while serving as a counterpart for fellow Alabama product Malachi Moore, who racked up 101 tackles as a rookie.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins will save just under $5.9 million in cap space by trading Fitzpatrick.
Minkah Fitzpatrick trade details
Jets get:
- S Minkah Fitzpatrick
Dolphins get:
- 2026 seventh-round pick
(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Minkah Fitzpatrick trade details: Dolphins, Jets swing deal
Continue reading...
