Minkah Fitzpatrick joins Jets to strengthen secondary for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is set to enhance the New York Jets' secondary as the team gears up for the upcoming NFL season. Fitzpatrick, acquired from the Miami Dolphins for a 2026 seventh-round pick, has been signed to a three-year, $40 million contract extension. The Jets’ secondary struggled last season, recording no interceptions and allowing a league-high 36 passing touchdowns. Fitzpatrick's leadership and versatility should provide the unit with needed stability and improvement as they seek better performances.
- •Minkah Fitzpatrick acquired from Miami Dolphins for a 2026 seventh-round pick.
- •Signed to a three-year, $40 million extension.
- •Jets' secondary had zero interceptions in the previous season.
- •Fitzpatrick recorded 82 tackles and six pass breakups last season.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Minkah Fitzpatrick will help transform Jets secondary
"Veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick will help transform the New York Jets' secondary this coming season.
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