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.
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.”
Jordan Schultz on Minkah Fitzpatrick
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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