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Dolphins and Steelers Finalize Blockbuster Ramsey–Fitzpatrick Trade

Miami traded two key starters after June 1 to unlock cap relief in exchange for former first-round safety Minkah Fitzpatrick plus a higher 2027 pick.

Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Miami Dolphins takes part in a drill during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 26, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates a defensive stop with linebacker Tyrel Dodson (11) during the first quarteragainst the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The Dolphins sent All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Steelers for All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round selection.
  • Pittsburgh adjusted Ramsey’s contract to include a $1.5 million raise for 2025, boosting his salary to $26.6 million, and granted Smith a one-year, $12 million extension.
  • By finalizing the swap after June 1, Miami secures roughly $9.9 million in 2025 salary cap relief and avoids higher pre-June 1 cap charges.
  • Fitzpatrick, the Dolphins’ 2018 first-round pick and three-time All-Pro, returns to Miami to anchor a revamped secondary.
  • The trade bolsters the Steelers’ pass defense around Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay as Pittsburgh prepares for Aaron Rodgers’ potential final season.