The trade not only rid the Dolphins of Ramsey but brought back Fitzpatrick, whom the franchise drafted No. 11 overall in 2018, to help solidify the secondary. The Steelers now have a veteran to pair with the younger cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and added another pass-catching tight end in Smith for Aaron Rodgers.

The Miami Dolphins and Jalen Ramsey ended their messy relationship with his trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick. One writer details how Ramsey's locker room behavior spoiled his time in South Beach.

The Miami Dolphins are sending Ramsey, Smith and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.