Dolphins Rework Fitzpatrick Contract

The safety who was just re-acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers, gets a contract adjustment after hiring Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent

Jul 23, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) looks on during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Minkah Fitzpatrick has gotten his wish, at least for the moment.

The Miami Dolphins have adjusted the contract of the defensive back a month after bringing back their 2018 first-round pick, according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.

Dolphins and their recently-acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick have agreed to a revised contract, adding a $16.245 million signing bonus to his deal. There had been no guaranteed money left on the contract, and no additional years were added. “We are comfortable with this… pic.twitter.com/MNODoAf7W5

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 27, 2025

The Dolphins have given Fitzpatrick a signing bonus just north of $16 million, which represents almost exactly the average salary in the two years remaining on the contract he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022.

The revised contract will move Fitzpatrick's salary for 2025 up $2 million up to $17.5 million in 2025 with $15.6 million come in 2026, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. At the same time, the Dolphins will clear up about $11 million in cap space, which will be welcome for a team that was tight under the cap.

Rosenhaus told Schefter he still was working on a multi-year extension for the safety, who came up with a spectacular interception in practice Saturday.

Notwithstanding his desire for a new contract, Fitzpatrick had been a full participant since practice began Wednesday.

Miami re-acquired Fitzpatrick last month in a trade with the Steelers when they sent Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh along with a pick swap.

Rosenhaus also represents Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler, who also is looking for a new contract. Sieler was Miami's Most Valuable Player last season. Rosenhaus also represents tight end Jonnu Smith, who was sent to Pittsburgh as part of the trade that brought Fitzpatrick because the Dolphins didn't want to give him the new contract (or the amount) he was seeking.

As we examined earlier, Fitzpatrick's production has gone downhill since 2022, but there were some external factors involved and he should play a key role for the Dolphins defense in 2025.

Fitzpatrick had a career high passer rating allowed of 127.6 rate when targeted in 2024. The number was almost 50 points higher than his career average of 80.6. 

He also allowed his most yards per target (10.4), highest completion percentage when targeted (78.8) and allowed his second-most touchdowns in coverage (4), according to Pro Football Reference. 

Fitzpatrick did have 96 total tackles, which is an increase from 64 the previous season when he played just 10 games. He also cut his missed tackle rate from 7.2% to 4% despite the higher volume of attempts.