Steelers, Dolphins grades for blockbuster Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jalen Ramsey trade
Before we get started handing out the grades, here is a recap of the trade package compensation:
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Steelers receive:
CB Jalen Ramsey
TE Jonnu Smith
2027 seventh-round pick
Dolphins receive:
S Minkah Fitzpatrick
2027 fifth-round pick
Steelers grade: A
It's difficult to grade Pittsburgh anything less than an A, as the Steelers managed to improve on both sides of the ball in one trade. Ramsey, a three-time All-Pro cornerback, and Smith, coming off the best year of his career in 2024, take the Steelers from first-round playoff exits to Super Bowl contenders. Losing one of the cornerstones of the defense in Fitzpatrick stings, but it was clear he was starting to lose some of his edge last season. The Steelers traded away an arguably declining safety for one of the best veteran cornerbacks in the NFL and a tight end coming off a Pro Bowl season — Pittsburgh without a doubt deserves an A grade here.
Dolphins grade: B-
Instead of extending Smith and renegotiating Ramsey's contract, the Dolphins opted to trade their two talented players away. It remains to be seen if the entirety of their decision-making process came down to finances, but it was clearly a non-issue for Pittsburgh to handle. Fitzpatrick wasn't thrilled with his usage during his first two years as a Dolphin — but maybe now it'll be different under HC Mike McDaniel? From Miami's side of the trade, the compensation package feels more like a rebuild than it does an improvement.
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