Ross tried to keep Minkah Fitzpatrick

Last night it was announced that the Dolphins would send Minkah Fitzpatrick, a 2020 fourth-round pick and a 2021 seventh-round pick to Pittsburgh in exchange for a 2020 first-rounder, 2020 fifth, and a 2021 sixth.

The Miami Dolphins have done it again.

In a league where trading, especially top-tier talent, is rare, the Dolphins have moved another player for future draft picks.

The organization did try everything to convince the former Alabama stand-out to remain with the team.

Chris Grier said he, Brian Flores and Stephen Ross had multiple conversations with Minkah Fitzpatrick trying to convince him to not want out to no avail. Decided to trade him for the value they wanted – a 1st rounder.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 17, 2019

Keep in mind, Fitzpatrick was a fan of Miami’s coaching staff.

Chris Grier said Minkah Fitzpatrick liked Brian Flores and Grier knows Flores is right coach for this plan

— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 17, 2019

However, he wanted to be put in the best situation to succeed, instead of a changing role on a week-to-week basis.

He didn't want to play LB, edge rusher and box safety as one of 6 positions he was assigned. He was fine at FS and CB. Deed is done, but Dolphins drafted him a year ago. Gotta fix that, IMO.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 17, 2019

Moving the 2018 first-round pick should mark the end of Miami’s wheeling and dealing of current players. However, if one thing is for certain about the 2019 Miami Dolphins ⁠— anyone is available at the right price.