MINKAH FITZPATRICK IS heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers after the Miami Dolphins opted to trade the safety.
According to widespread reports, Miami have agreed to move the 22-year-old – who they drafted at number 11 overall only a year ago – to the Steelers in exchange for a 2020 first-round pick.
The Dolphins will also receive a 2020 fifth-round pick and a sixth-rounder in 2021 as part of the deal, while Pittsburgh will get fourth and seventh-round selections, along with the player.
Having already parted ways with left tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Kenny Stills this season, the Dolphins now hold five first-round picks in the next two NFL drafts.
They have not been competitive in either of their games this season – heavy losses to the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots – amid reports multiple players have contacted their agents with the hope of being traded away from the team.
Fitzpatrick played against the Patriots on Sunday even after the team granted him permission to seek a trade, as reports claimed they were “certain” they would receive a first-round pick in return.
He has recorded nine pass breakups and two interceptions in 18 career games, not missing a match in his young career.
The Steelers, meanwhile, are looking to revive their season as they sit 0-2 having lost quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after he suffered an elbow injury against the Seattle Seahawks that will require surgery.
With Roethlisberger out for the season, they face the unbeaten 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday with back-up QB Mason Rudolph set to start for the remainder of the campaign.
- Omni
Delighted for him! Must feel on top of the world, with all the abuse he gets too
Brilliant from him, onwards and upwards
Bouncing back when down. That’s what it’s all about!!
Good player loads of movement
Congratulations Adam.
Well done.
Up Cork!
As an Everton fan, it’s another dreadful result, but delighted for Adam Idah. Hopefully this is the catalyst to more goals and the end of the loan move rumours.
Will Rafa still be in charge by Monday or will it be Big Dunc?
@Aidan Prior: rafa, like Mourinho is yesterdays man.
@Brian Dunne: yip. Only good thing he did was bring in two wingers with pace.
@Aidan Prior: He’s been sacked. Announcement tonight.
@Fergus O’Connor: where did you hear that?
Moshiri pays the wages so he can appoint who he wants, but obviously he doesn’t understand the fabric of the club when he appointed Benitez. I am all for supporting the manager, but some of his decisions lately have been baffling. Rondon is no better than Tosun, neither should be Everton players. Coleman has been struggling any game I have watched, he gave the ball away cheaply for Idah goal again today. Playing him left back and on right side of 3 centre backs was crazy by Rafa. Kenny/Paterson surely have to play. We need Pickford, Mina, Gomez, Townsend, Allen, Richie, etc to step up now and get out out of this hole, we need to get DCL fit and sharp, we need to stop conceding the bloody first goal all the time. If I could walk away I would but I can’t as I’m in love. Nil Satis Nil Optimum