Steelers, Dolphins Swap Stars: Ramsey, Smith to Pittsburgh; Fitzpatrick to Miami

In a uncommon transfer for the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins have agreed to change star gamers in a commerce. The Steelers will obtain cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight finish Jonnu Smith from the Dolphins, whereas Miami is ready to get security Minkah Fitzpatrick and a late-round choose swap from Pittsburgh, ESPN reported.

Ramsey announced that he had been traded to the Steelers on Monday morning, ending a number of months of commerce hypothesis and rumors. It was later reported that Fitzpatrick was going again to Miami, the place he performed the primary season of his profession earlier than getting traded within the 2019 season. 

Smith was additionally concerned in commerce rumors for the final a number of weeks. He was amongst a handful of notable gamers to holdout from their workforce’s necessary minicamp in June as he sought a brand new deal. The Steelers had been the workforce most strongly linked to Smith, particularly after the signing of Aaron Rodgers. 

As a part of the deal, the Steelers have agreed to regulate Ramsey’s contract for the 2025 NFL season. Ramsey will get a $1.5 million elevate, bringing his wage to $26.6 million for the upcoming season, NFL Media reported.

Ramsey, 30, has been one of many prime cornerbacks within the NFL for the reason that Jacksonville Jaguars chosen him with the fifth total choose within the 2016 NFL Draft. He is earned seven Professional Bowl nods and three first-team All-Professional honors over the primary 9 years of his profession, serving to the Los Angeles Rams win Tremendous Bowl LVI in 2021. 

Fitzpatrick, 28, has additionally been among the many recreation’s greatest safeties since he entered the league in 2018. He is a five-time Professional Bowler and three-time first-team All-Professional. He was additionally the NFL’s co-leader in interceptions in 2022, recording six that 12 months. 

Smith, who’ll flip 30 in August, had a profession 12 months in 2024, which was his first with the Dolphins. He recorded 88 receptions for 884 yards and eight touchdowns, serving to him earn his first Professional Bowl nod. 

It is a growing story and shall be up to date. 

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