Miami Dolphins free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent, as the All-Pro is seeking a new deal with Miami, according to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. Fitzpatrick is out of guaranteed money on his existing deal, which pays him $15.5 million this season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded Fitzpatrick as part of their blockbuster deal with the Miami Dolphins earlier this month. On Wednesday, jead coach Mike Tomlin explained the team's reasoning for moving on from Fitzpatrick.
"Very difficult. His experience here and the production that he gave us speaks for itself. But you got to make tough choices," Tomlin said. "Obviously I've been talking glowingly about two top notch players that we acquired in that. But I don't obviously lessen the impact of a player like Minkah. We're really excited about the acquisition of two significant players on both sides of the ball, particularly as it pertains to the passing game."
Fitzpatrick had six interceptions in 2022 (tied for first in the NFL) and had 11 over his first three seasons in Pittsburgh. He also had three forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries from 2019-21. Over his first four seasons, he had 24 splash plays over 51 games.
Over the last two seasons, he had just one interception, no forced fumbles and no fumble recoveries over 27 games. Given what the Steelers were dishing out, Fitzpatrick was not living up to his contract.
The Steelers don't have a clear-cut answer in replacing Fitzpatrick, however. Maybe Juan Thornhill will step up into a starting role or Jalen Ramsey will move to safety. The Steelers also signed veteran Chuck Clark on Friday, so perhaps he could fill the void at free safety.
Despite wanting a new deal, Fitzpatrick has been active at all five training camp practices thus far. He's turned heads as well, according to Omar Kelly.
"Minkah just silenced all that talk he can't run anymore. He saw ball and went and got it. Plucked it out the air," Kelly wrote on X on Saturday.
Fitzpatrick also pulled down the first interception of camp by picking off a bullet from Zach Wilson in the middle of the field.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Former Steelers Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick Wants New Deal with Dolphins, Hires Drew Rosenhaus
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