Minkah Fitzpatrick was traded to the Dolphins at the end of June. This was a good get for the Dolphins, but he hasn't met with the media just yet, leaving a major red flag.
The Miami Dolphins are shaping up to be one of the more unpredictable teams this season, as no one quite knows what to expect. The organization finds itself in a tight spot, with multiple moving pieces creating uncertainty. This is widely seen as a make-or-break season for head coach Mike McDaniel, and things aren’t looking promising following the trades of Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith.
“All of those now put a tremendous amount of pressure on McDaniel, who is coming off his first under .500 season with the Dolphins, who were also on the outside looking in on the playoffs. We already listed McDaniel as a head coach with one of the hottest seats in the NFL entering 2025, and the road to save his job just got even more difficult,” CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan wrote.
The Dolphins did land Minkah Fitzpatrick in the deal—one of the best safeties in the game—but not everyone is convinced he's still in his prime. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, there are doubts about his current level of play.
On Sunday, Fitzpatrick and the Dolphins agreed to restructure his contract.
“Dolphins and their recently-acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick have agreed to a revised contract, adding a $16.245 million signing bonus to his deal. There had been no guaranteed money left on the contract, and no additional years were added,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted.
Fitzpatrick had been seeking a new deal, and he got his wish. However, his actions have raised some concern among members of the media.
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“Since the trade with the Steelers, Fitzpatrick has not spoken about the trade back to Miami. He was scheduled to meet with the media early in camp, but his availability was pushed back and eventually cancelled. It's been a bit of a red flag for many in the media,” Phin Phanatic’s Brian Miller wrote.
While this may not seem like a major issue, it is unusual for a newly acquired player to completely avoid media availability. Some view it as a red flag—and in many ways, it just might be.
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