The Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins have agreed to a blockbuster trade that reshapes both rosters ahead of the 2025 season. The Steelers acquire All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, dynamic tight end Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Statistically, the move favors Pittsburgh. Jonnu Smith is coming off a career year, ranking 5th among tight ends in PFF’s overall grade (78.2) and totaling 886 receiving yards (4th among TEs) with 8 touchdowns—2nd best at his position. Ramsey, while not at his All-Pro peak, still posted a solid 76.9 grade (16th of 222 CBs), with strong rankings in both snap count and run defense. The Steelers effectively address two needs—tight end productivity and veteran presence in the secondary—while preserving long-term draft capital.
Miami’s return centers around Minkah Fitzpatrick, who reunites with the team that originally drafted him. However, his 2024 campaign was underwhelming by comparison. Fitzpatrick recorded just 1 interception and earned a 68.4 PFF grade (52nd out of 171 safeties), with a concerning coverage grade of 67.9. The trade has sparked criticism, even from former members of the Dolphins’ locker room—running back Raheem Mostert tweeted that Pro Bowlers “get treated like sh*t” in Miami. While the Dolphins do gain a reliable defensive leader, it appears Pittsburgh walked away with more value in the deal—both in talent and upside.
