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Miami Dolphins Now Trying to Trade 3x All-Pro
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There's a new decision-maker in town, and new Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has been busy cutting costs this week. They've already said goodbye to four players, including a pair of Pro Bowl players in Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb .
Now, the Dolphins are preparing to cut bait with another star talent, even though he's a three-time All-Pro. Only, this time, the Dolphins are trying to get some trade compensation in return, rather than releasing him from the roster.
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According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz , the Dolphins are now fielding trade offers for five-time Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick .
"Sources: The Dolphins have had trade talks with teams regarding 5x Pro Bowl S Minkah Fitzpatrick. Miami released four players earlier this week, including Tyreek Hill , and are in the early stages of resetting the roster under a new regime."
While Schultz didn't say it, if the Dolphins can't find any trade offers to their liking, there's always a possibility they decide to release Fitzpatrick too. Though, they understandably want to exhaust any and all trade opportunities first.
Though, with the Dolphins facing a $12.9 milion dead cap charge if they cut Fitzpatrick before June 1, they are likely holding out hope that they'll find a trade partner for the 29-year-old New Jersey native instead. Releasing him now would only offer a cap savings of $5.8 million.
Thus, by the Dolphins placing a for sale sign on one of their best defenders now, it gives them a better chance of getting something of value in return, rather than seeing him leave for nothing.
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