Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick traded to Steelers Published: Sep 16, 2019 at 03:13 PM Jelani Scott ' Johnathan Abram Jersey s wish has been granted. The safety was traded to the , along with a 2020 fourth-round pick and a 2021 seventh-round pick, in exchange for a first- and fifth-round pick in 2020 and 2021 sixth-round pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday night. The and confirmed the trade on Tuesday morning. The deal comes three days after the Fins granted Fitzpatrick and agent Joel Segal . Fitzpatrick joins and on a growing list of talented, young players that Miami has Malcolm Koonce Jersey parted ways with in recent months in an effort to rebuild for the future. Miami now po se ses five first-round picks over the next two NFL drafts: two of their own, two from the (in the Tunsil/Stills deal) and, now, one from Pittsburgh. Symptoms of the deteriorating relationship between Fitzpatrick and the had been evident over the last couple months, dating back to mid-August during training camp when Fitzpatrick and his mother on how the 2018 11th overall pick was being utilized. "She's not wrong," Fitzpatrick said after K.J. Wright Jersey his mother stated on Twitter that her son was being used to suit others' skill sets. "Coach has asked me do something right now. I got to do what they ask me to do. If we have to have some discu sions in the future, we'll have those discu sions." The versatility Fitzpatrick showcased in his three years at Alabama made him a tantalizing prospect worthy of a high selection, but he expre sed during camp that he didn't feel playing in the box best fit his talents. Head coach Brian Flores and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham seemed uninterested in changing up the gameplan. Fast forward to the season opener against the and Fitzpatrick, who spent his rookie year playing safety, his natural position, and slot corner, was featured in several different roles in Cliff Branch Jersey the Fins' blowout lo s to the . In Pittsburgh, Fitzpatrick will join a group that already features seven first-rounders, including linebacker , cornerback and fellow 2018 first-round safety . The big-time potential for Fitzpatrick to excel on a team known for its strong defenses is undeniable. He was one of seven rookies last year with 80-plus total tackles and two-plus interceptions, per NFL Research. Through the first two games Las Vegas Raiders Jersey of 2019, he has recorded 11 tackles and one forced fumble. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.