It is not often the NFL engages in player-for-player trades, but that occurred on Monday morning as the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off a shocking blockbuster trade.
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The Dolphins finally traded for Jalen Ramsey, but got a massive player in exchange, All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick started his career in Miami and was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Now, six seasons later, he has returned.
That isn’t the only trade the Dolphins and Steelers engaged in. Tight end Jonnu Smith was also sent to the Dolphins for late-round draft picks in 2027.
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Miami gets a fifth-round pick in 2027, while the Steelers get a seventh-round pick in 2027.
That said, what does the roster look like for the Dolphins following these massive moves?
QB: Tua Tagovailoa, Zach Wilson, Quinn Ewers, Brett Gabbert
RB: De’Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, Alexander Mattison, Olie Gordon II
WR: Tyreek Hill, Malik Washington, Tahj Washington, Andrew Armstrong
WR: Jaylen Waddle, Dee Eskridge, Tarik Black, Monaray Baldwin
WR: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Erik Ezukanma, Theo Wease Jr.
TE: Julian Hill, Pharaoh Brown, Tanner Conner
FB: Alex Ingold
LT: Patrick Paul, Ryan Hayes, Kion Smith, Tedi Kushi
LG: Janes Daniels, Jackson Carman, Josh Priebe
C: Aaron Brewer, Andrew Meyee, Addison West
RG: Jonah Savaiinaea, Liam Eichenberg
RT: Austin Jackson, Larry Borom, Braedan Daniels, Bayron Matos
LDE: Kenneth Grant, Matt Dickerson, Matthew Butler
NT: Benito Jones, Jordan Phillips, Zeelk Biggers
RDE: Zach Sieler, Ben Stille, Alex Huntley
WLB: Jaelan Phillips, Chop Robinson, Mohamed Kamara, Derrick McLendon
ILB: Tyrel Dodson, K.J. Britt, Channing Tindall
RILB: Jordyn Brooks, Willie Gay, Dequan Jackson, Eugene Asante
SLB: Bradley Chubb, Quinton Bell, Cameron Goode, Grayson Murphy
LCB: Storm Duck, Cam Smith, Isaiah Johnson, Ethan Robinson,
SS: Ifeatu Melifonwu, Dante Trader Jr., Patrick McMorris
FS: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ashtyn Davis, Elijah Campbell, Jordan Colbert
RCB: Jason Marshall Jr., Ethan Bonner, Ryan Cooper Jr.
LCB: Kader Kohou, Artie Burns, Kendall Sheffield, John Saunders Jr.
The biggest changes for the Dolphins are that the team will likely have to look to the free agent market to sign a new tight end. Smith was a huge pass catcher, and Julian Hill, Pharaoh Brown, and Tanner Conner are not exactly massive in the pass game.
Miami might consider Gerald Everett, Marcedes Lewis, or Jordan Akins.
The Dolphins got a huge upgrade in the safety department with Fitzpatrick coming back; however, this leaves the right-side cornerback slot lacking.
Miami has been attached to multiple free agent cornerbacks like Stephon Gilmore, Asante Samuel Jr., and more. One name that hasn’t been mentioned enough, though, is Xavien Howard, who also played for the Dolphins before his release.
With Fitzpatrick coming back, the Dolphins could give Howard a call and see if he is also interested in returning.
This is a massive trade for both sides, as both the Dolphins and Steelers got an All-Pro talent out of the deal, minus Smith.
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