Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick Projects Jets to Embark on an Exciting 2023 with These Star-Rated Acquisitions!

The New York Jets got in the trade market during the start of the 2026 NFL free agency period by landing safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, 29, is a familiar player in New York. He comes to the Jets via trade with their division-rival, the Miami Dolphins...

and Fitzpatrick has had two stints there. Factoring his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fitzpatrick has played in 120 career games and has recorded 21 interceptions and 60 pass breakups. As one of the newest Jets, you'll want to get to know him now.

Here are six things to know about Fitzpatrick: First rounder Even before playing in the AFC East in Miami, Fitzpatrick was a known commodity as a first-round pick. In 2018, the Dolphins selected him 11th overall out of Alabama. Accolades Pro Bowls help your name, too.

Fitzpatrick is a five-time Pro Bowler and even a three-time, first-team All-Pro player. Among those years, Fitzpatrick co-led the NFL with six interceptions. Local connection As a New Jersey native, Fitzpatrick is somewhat coming home.