NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from Miami mid-season in exchange for a first-round pick and two other picks. Fitzpatrick transformed Pittsburgh's secondary and made multiple Pro Bowls. Analysis: Fitzpatrick was arguably the NFL's best safety in 2019 and continued to be one of Pittsburgh's most impactful defenders for years. Miami's #18 pick became Austin Jackson, who contributed modestly. The 2020 fifth and 2021 sixth added minimal value for Miami. Pittsburgh essentially acquired a perennial All-Pro for the equivalent of a single first-round pick in a weak draft class — outstanding value. Upgrading from A- to A.

September 16, 2019 Pittsburgh SteelersMiami Dolphins Confidence: medium Tier: major

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

Miami Dolphins Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from Miami mid-season in exchange for a first-round pick and two other picks. Fitzpatrick transformed Pittsburgh's secondary and made multiple Pro Bowls. Analysis: Fitzpatrick was arguably the NFL's best safety in 2019 and continued to be one of Pittsburgh's most impactful defenders for years. Miami's #18 pick became Austin Jackson, who contributed modestly. The 2020 fifth and 2021 sixth added minimal value for Miami. Pittsburgh essentially acquired a perennial All-Pro for the equivalent of a single first-round pick in a weak draft class — outstanding value. Upgrading from A- to A.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from Miami mid-season in exchange for a first-round pick and two other picks. Fitzpatrick transformed Pittsburgh's secondary and made multiple Pro Bowls. Analysis: Fitzpatrick was arguably the NFL's best safety in 2019 and continued to be one of Pittsburgh's most impactful defenders for years. Miami's #18 pick became Austin Jackson, who contributed modestly. The 2020 fifth and 2021 sixth added minimal value for Miami. Pittsburgh essentially acquired a perennial All-Pro for the equivalent of a single first-round pick in a weak draft class — outstanding value. Upgrading from A- to A. Miami Dolphins received 2020 1st round pick (18th overall, Austin Jackson), 2020 5th round pick (154th overall, Jason Strowbridge) and 2021 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Jonathan Marshall) and gave up Minkah Fitzpatrick, 2020 4th round pick (135th overall, Kevin Dotson) and 2021 7th round pick (245th overall, Tre Norwood). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.