Former Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick reveals the truth behind his trade request as he begins a new chapter with the New York Jets. As Minkah Fitzpatrick prepares for a fresh start with the New York Jets in the 2026 NFL season, the star safety revealed why he originally wanted out of the Miami Dolphins organization early in his career. “The reason why the first time, I [saw] what they were doing with the season and that’s why I wanted out,” Fitzpatrick said while laughing. “I [saw] what they were doing with the season and that’s why I wanted out,” Minkah Fitzpatrick says of first Dolphins stint and trade. For Fitzpatrick, the trade provides another fresh start within the AFC East.