The Miami Dolphins fired Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel during and after the 2025 season, and now have Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan taking over as head coach and GM, respectively.
This change is bringing a whole lot more than simple leadership changes, as the Dolphins are also making big changes to the roster. Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb were cut, and more moves could be on the horizon.
One of those moves could be with a $15.6 million safety in Minkah Fitzpatrick. ESPN predicts that Fitzpatrick has a 65% chance of being traded, and that the Buffalo Bills and the Dallas Cowboys are two potential fits.
Dolphins get trade prediction on Minkah Fitzpatrick that's good news for Bills and Cowboys
Fitzpatrick could be an interesting trade candidate this offseason. With Hafley taking over, the defense might be looking to change its scheme, and Fitzpatrick might not be part of the new-look defense.
If Miami is ready to move on from Fitzpatrick, as ESPN indicates is likely with a 65% "Predicted chance of getting traded," then what could the Dolphins get in return for him? ESPN's Ben Solak believes a solid return is in order.
"Fitzpatrick has one year left on his deal and is only attractive as a mercenary option for contending teams," Solak writes, "but the floor and ceiling of his play are high enough to demand solid return."
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The Dolphins should be able to bring back a solid return for Fitzpatrick. They could land a draft pick or two, or pull off a player-for-player swap to land a much cheaper, more controllable player than the five-time Pro Bowl safety.
Fitzpatrick is under contract for one more season at $15.6 million, and the Dolphins, entering a rebuild, could easily justify trading away their former first-round draft pick.
The 29-year-old safety's "Potential team fits," according to ESPN, include the Bills and Cowboys. While trading Fitzpatrick to the Bills might seem odd, if it's a good offer, there's no reason why the Dolphins shouldn't make the trade as they begin a rebuild.
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