Dolphins top draft pick Fitzpatrick making good impression
6 years, 9 months ago

Dolphins top draft pick Fitzpatrick making good impression

Associated Press  

DAVIE, Fla. — Two weeks into the Miami Dolphins’ offseason practice regimen, first-round draft pick Minkah Fitzpatrick’s running tally of interceptions is underway. The safety from Alabama said he’s not fazed by reports Dolphins owner Stephen Ross wanted to trade down on draft night rather than pick Fitzpatrick. I wanted to be a great player here and establish a great legacy.” Fitzpatrick said the Dolphins are dividing his practice time evenly among the strong safety, free safety and nickel back positions. “That’s going to keep going up,” Fitzpatrick said.

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The Dolphins add pass rushing depth in the NFL draft and address their need at receiver
11 months ago

The Dolphins add pass rushing depth in the NFL draft and address their need at receiver

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After losing a handful key contributors in free agency and releasing several more to save money, the Miami Dolphins used the NFL draft to add depth with players they feel can develop into starters. We’re all about having the best team possible to win games this season.” The Dolphins used the 21st overall pick to select …

The Dolphins have a 1st-round draft pick for the 1st time since 2021 with several needs to address
11 months, 1 week ago

The Dolphins have a 1st-round draft pick for the 1st time since 2021 with several needs to address

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel joked during last year’s NFL draft that he couldn’t wait to finally have a first-round pick. The Miami Dolphins head coach hasn’t had that luxury since taking over the team in 2022, but that will change this year, as the Dolphins will pick on the opening night of the draft for the first time …

Minkah Fitzpatrick’s sideline audible and more late magic lift Steelers over Packers
1 year, 4 months ago

Minkah Fitzpatrick’s sideline audible and more late magic lift Steelers over Packers

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Minkah Fitzpatrick has been — for lack of a better term — quite the pain in the ass of Teryl Austin over the past couple of weeks. And with the Steelers leading by four with three seconds left and the Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh’s 16-yard line Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium, Fitzpatrick lost his mind. I am …

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick could return to practice this week ahead of a visit from the Packers
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick could return to practice this week ahead of a visit from the Packers

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick could return to practice this week ahead from a visit from Green Bay. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday there’s a chance Fitzpatrick could test out the hamstring he injured in the first quarter of a loss to Jacksonville on Oct. 29. “We’ll see what the week holds for him and see if there’s a …

Revisiting the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade ahead of Miami homecoming
2 years, 5 months ago

Revisiting the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade ahead of Miami homecoming

New York Times  

Ahead of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers set out to reshape their secondary, and one player shot up their board: Minkah Fitzpatrick. “We realized that we didn’t have a draft pick high enough to seriously consider him,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said this week. “I remember coming back and telling my family that he’s a coach that I …

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick has sights set on DPOY award: ‘That’s the goal’
2 years, 7 months ago

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick has sights set on DPOY award: ‘That’s the goal’

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — If you were able to take in any one of the Steelers training camp practices at Saint Vincent College over the past four weeks, you surely heard a lot of chirping going on from one specific defensive player. “Let me tell you, Minkah is going to let you know somethin’ somethin’ when he’s out there,” defensive back Arthur …

After landing Hill, the draft may be uneventful for Dolphins
2 years, 11 months ago

After landing Hill, the draft may be uneventful for Dolphins

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The way the Miami Dolphins see things, they had the No. The Dolphins don’t have a first- or second-round pick in this year’s draft because of the blockbuster trade that brought wide receiver Tyreek Hill from Kansas City to Miami, and that move alone already has Grier believing this draft was a success. “And one of …

Fitzpatrick, Dolphins keep Jets winless with 20-3 victory
4 years, 4 months ago

Fitzpatrick, Dolphins keep Jets winless with 20-3 victory

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Ryan Fitzpatrick has been through it all during his many stops in the NFL — a backup and a starter, a fill-in and a franchise leader. After being benched a few weeks ago, Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes while starting in place of the injured Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins kept the New York Jets …

Ryan Fitzpatrick delivers victory for Miami Dolphins and breaks NFL record
4 years, 6 months ago

Ryan Fitzpatrick delivers victory for Miami Dolphins and breaks NFL record

The Independent  

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AP source: Texans get Tunsil, Stills in trade with Dolphins
5 years, 6 months ago

AP source: Texans get Tunsil, Stills in trade with Dolphins

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans continued a busy day of trades on Saturday by addressing a glaring need to upgrade their offensive line by acquiring left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Miami Dolphins in a deal which also netted them receiver Kenny Stills, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. The Texans signed veteran left tackle Matt …

Miami Dolphins three-round mock draft: These picks could put the rebuild on the right track
5 years, 11 months ago

Miami Dolphins three-round mock draft: These picks could put the rebuild on the right track

New York Times  

DAVIE, Fla. – Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said he’d like to get three starters out of this week’s NFL Draft. If so, there’s a good chance those players would be selected in the first three rounds when the Dolphins have picks No. Miami even has a shot at a quarterback like Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins or more likely Missouri’s …

Top-ranked Alabama relying on young, untested secondary
6 years, 7 months ago

Top-ranked Alabama relying on young, untested secondary

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — All the offseason chatter about who will be throwing passes for Alabama — Jalen Hurts or Tua Tagovailoa — has overshadowed the pressing question of who’s charged with defending them. “It’s a real work in progress to me,” said coach Nick Saban, who takes a hands-on role with the defensive backs in practice. How we fit the …

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