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Minkah Fitzpatrick found a home with the Pittsburgh Steelers this past season, as he went on to make a Pro Bowl while also earning a First-Team All-Pro selection after racking up 68 tackles, five interceptions, a couple of forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, nine passes defended, and a pair of defensive touchdowns. But the defensive […]

No team experienced more turnover to their roster in recent years than the Pittsburgh Steelers did going into the 2019 NFL season. After losing plenty of star power on offense, things took a turn for the worst when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2. As a result, the Steelers were […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick seems to have found a home with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and much of that is due to the fact that the Steelers have catered to him more than the Miami Dolphins ever did. The Dolphins selected Fitzpatrick, who played his collegiate football at the University of Alabama, in the first round (11th pick […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had a good season and many might be able to take away many positives from what has happened this season. With Thanksgiving coming up it’s important to look past all the bad and find some things to be thankful for. Let’s look at two things the Steelers can be thankful for. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to acquire defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins earlier in the year. It is now safe to say that such a move is paying off in a big way. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has heaped praise upon Fitzpatrick. “I think it is still in progress,” Tomlin recently told […]

The big Week 10 duel between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams was coming to a big climax. The score was 17-12, and a late touchdown by the Rams would allow them to steal the game from underneath the Steelers’ noses. However, that would be the last thing Minkah Fitzpatrick will allow to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick earlier this year. While he seemed lost with the Miami Dolphins, it looks like he’s figured it out now. In Week 10, Fitzpatrick scooped up a fumble and took it 43 yards for a touchdown. It was his second straight game with a defensive score. That […]

It’s been a tough battle for the Pittsburgh Steelers so far. They’re battling a strong Los Angeles Rams squad in a game that is a must-win for their opponents. It’s been an even game so far with neither side ceding an inch of space for their opponents. However, Minkah Fitzpatrick gave his team some breathing […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to surrender a first-round pick to acquire Minkah Fitzpatrick has certainly paid dividends. While the Indianapolis Colts were driving down the field, Fitzpatrick picked off Brian Hoyer for a 96-yard touchdown return. MINKAH FITZPATRICK: 96-YARD PICK 6! 3 INTs in the last 6 days 👀 @minkfitz_21 #INDvsPIT 📺: CBS📱: NFL app […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 3-4 on the season on Monday night, defeating the lowly Miami Dolphins by a score of 27-14. That isn’t a big deal. After all, the Dolphins are now 0-7 and are widely considered the worst team in the NFL. However, something notable did occur in this game: Steelers safety and […]

What’s better than one interception? Two interceptions. What’s better than recording interceptions? Recording them against one’s former team. On Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick got both of the “betters,” as he tallied two interceptions in the first three quarters of play against the Miami Dolphins, his former team. Watch below. Fitzpatrick runs with the […]

Once upon a time, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was a foundation of the Miami Dolphins secondary. Then, the Dolphins decided to go full-on tank. The 2018 first-rounder asked for a trade out of South Beach early into 2019’s tank. He found himself with the Steelers shortly after. On Monday, he got his chance for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome the Miami Dolphins to town on Monday in a game that will see Minkah Fitzpatrick facing his former team. Fitzpatrick doesn’t anticipate any of his former teammates having an ill-will towards him when they play against one another in Week 8. “It’s a business decision,” Fitzpatrick said, via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Other […]

To cap off a drama-filled week for defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick in which he went from the Miami Dolphins to the Pittsburgh Steelers, he is already making his impact felt against the San Francisco 49ers: Minkah making an impact. His forced fumble is the @Steelers' defense third turnover of the day! @MinkFitz_21 #PITvsSF #HereWeGo 📺: […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a coup this week by acquiring a key defender in Minkah Fitzpatrick. The free safety, who was traded to the team from the Miami Dolphins for a high draft pick, is expected to make an immediate impact with the team ahead of the season. Fitzpatrick’s arrival at the team couldn’t come […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler didn’t try and hide how excited he was when the team traded for Minkah Fitzpatrick. Butler said the first thing he thought when he found out about the trade was hallelujah. “Hallelujah!” Butler said, via the Patriot-News. “That’s what went through my mind. That’s exactly what went through my […]

The Miami Dolphins traded young safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this week, landing a first-round draft pick in return. On Tuesday, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier spoke about the trade, saying that Fitzpatrick wanted out and that the Steelers simply made an incredible offer. “The kid just felt it was time for […]

New Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is glad to be away from the Miami Dolphins and ready for a fresh start with his new team. “It’s a fresh start, clean slate. It’s another opportunity to prove myself and what I can do and just add to this team,” Fitzpatrick said in an interview with the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick in a trade with the Miami Dolphins on Monday night, sending a first-round draft pick to the Dolphins in return. Fitzpatrick played in several different spots in the secondary during his first year and change in Miami, but the Steelers don’t plan on moving the second-year player […]

The Miami Dolphins traded Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. Following the trade, Xavien Howard had a hilarious reaction to the Dolphins getting rid of Fitzpatrick. pic.twitter.com/wLbhtqqNv5 — Xavien Howard (@Iamxavienhoward) September 17, 2019 The Dolphins are undoubtedly in a rebuilding stage for their franchise. With them having a roster that is […]

The Miami Dolphins offer every appearance of tanking the 2019 season and rebuilding their roster through the 2020 NFL Draft. Thanks to the latest trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick, they are now in a position to make a big harvest next April. Adam Schefter confirmed that the team has three picks in the first round of […]

The Miami Dolphins have officially traded Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2020 first round pick, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported earlier tonight. TRADE: Steelers are trading a 2020 first-round pick to the Dolphins for DB Minkah Fitzpatrick, league sources tell ESPN. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 17, 2019 Dolphins now have […]

Current Miami Dolphins defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick may not be with the AFC East franchise much longer. The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs certainly hope so. According to a recent report from Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, a trade involving Fitzpatrick is imminent with at least six teams currently in the mix for […]

On Thursday, second-year defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick requested a trade out of Miami. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was surprised to hear that, but he wants to make it known that the team wants him there. Said Ross, via Dave Hyde of the Sun-Sentinel: “I was somewhat surprised to hear that. I like Minkah a lot. But […]

With the Miami Dolphins being in a rebuilding state, they are willing to listen to offers for some of their cornerstone players—including Minkah Fitzpatrick. According to Adam Schefter, Miami is seeking a first-round pick for their versatile defensive back. As @mortreport said on Sunday NFL Countdown, Dolphins are looking for “a firm 1” and then […]

The Miami Dolphins have given safety Minkah Fitzpatrick permission to seek a trade, and one of the first teams the Dolphins have discussed Fitzpatrick with was the Dallas Cowboys. Or so we think. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones confirmed on 105.3 The Fan that the Cowboys have spoken to the Dolphins, but he would […]

There were rumors that began to swirl in the NFL community that the Miami Dolphins are willing to trade Minkah Fitzpatrick. Amid the rumors, Fitzpatrick says that he is concentrated on playing the New England Patriots on Sunday. “It’s a little frustration, but I have to shift my focus to what’s important,” Fitzpatrick said, via Safid […]

The Miami Dolphins are in rebuild mode and are willing to part ways with some of their key contributors for the right price. Among the players they could be listening to offers for is defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick. The Dolphins came into this season as a team that is beginning anew under the new regime […]

The 2019 NFL season got off to an abysmal start for the Miami Dolphins. Things took a turn for the worse when it was revealed that safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was among the players that reportedly were seeking a trade just one game into the year. The Dolphins have since granted Fitzpatrick permission to weigh his […]

The Miami Dolphins are permitting defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick to seek a trade, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. “The Dolphins have granted permission to DB Minkah Fitzpatrick to seek a trade, according to multiple sources who say Miami’s asking price is too high. Dolphins have no comment.” According to ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe, Miami is not […]

The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have held joint practices ahead of their preseason game on Friday. On Wednesday, Xavien Howard and Minkah Fitzpatrick had to be separated by teammates after exchanging words at each other. Via Chris Perkins in The Athletic: “Oh, no, that’s not a common thing,” Minkah Fitzpatrick said of the […]

Miami Dolphins defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick is not enthralled with how the team is using him, and it wasn’t until his mother, Melissa, pointed it out on Twitter that it became public knowledge. While Fitzpatrick is not happy that his mom made that post without his permission, he doesn’t disagree with her overall assessment. “I […]

With the hiring of Brian Flores, the Miami Dolphins made one thing abundantly clear: A culture based on Adam Gase’s philosophies was going to be reset by a defense-minded brand of New England Patriots discipline. That means fewer excuses, more hard work, and not letting things slide. Second-year defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick sees the same. […]

After a successful rookie season for Minkah Fitzpatrick playing cornerback and safety, he said early in the offseason he wanted to lock down one spot, but Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has different ideas. Fitzpatrick was hoping he could do training this offseason that was focused on one position, but last month said he was […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick is probably the most versatile player in the Miami Dolphins’ secondary, as he played both safety and cornerback this past season and registered 80 tackles, a couple of interceptions, nine passes defended, and a defensive touchdown in doing so. New Dolphins head coach Brian Flores loves Fitzpatrick’s ability to slot in at different […]

The Miami Dolphins are in the midst of a major rebuild with pretty much no questions being answered at this time. With a first year head coach currently navigating the waters of leading a NFL franchise, the Dolphins are attempting to turn things around in a hurry both in-house and as a result of the […]

Transitioning to the NFL can pose a bit of a challenge for some players that were successful at the college level. Fortunately, there is a sense of familiarity for Miami Dolphins cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick spent his college years under the tutelage of Alabama head coach Nick Saban. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football […]

Four Alabama Crimson Tide players were selected in the first round, and now all four of them have signed their rookie contract. According to Ian Rapoport of ESPN, the Miami Dolphins signed defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick who was the 11th overall pick to a four year $16.4 million deal. Like all first-round picks, the team […]

Leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there was much talk about the Miami Dolphins possibly moving up from the 11th overall pick. However, all of that chatter went out of the door with the franchise electing to take former Alabama Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick with the selection. According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, […]