Steelers GM Omar Khan just bet his career on Jalen Ramsey after trading star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been out of character this offseason. Trading for superstars, signing future Hall of Famers at quarterback, letting homegrown talent out of the building, they have made their point that 2025 is their year to win it all. But after trading one superstar for another, the pressure is on Omar Khan… Steelers finalizing trade […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been out of character this offseason.
Trading for superstars, signing future Hall of Famers at quarterback, letting homegrown talent out of the building, they have made their point that 2025 is their year to win it all.
But after trading one superstar for another, the pressure is on Omar Khan…
Steelers finalizing trade for Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick, late-round pick
ESPN Sources: The Miami Dolphins have agreed to trade three-time All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
As a part of the trade, Ramsey will get a $1.5 million raise this season, bringing his 2025 compensation up to $26.6 million.
Steelers get their man and Ramsey gets another raise.
Steelers-Dolphins trade, Part II: Dolphins are trading tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers for a late-round pick swap, per ESPN sources.Smith will get a one-year contract extension for $12 million, confirmed by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.
– Adam Schefter, ESPN
The shocker here is Minkah Fitzpatrick. The heart and soul of the Steelers secondary, losing him could come with a big cost in multiple ways. Minkah not only sorted out the defense and was a vocal team leader, he was the man the Steelers relied on when they needed a play.
However, a simple look at his production over the last few years proves that Fitzpatrick, who was once one of the league's best ball hawks, has taken a step back from his playmaking abilities.
After recording 12 interceptions in his first three seasons with the Steelers, Minkah has only logged 1 in the last two seasons. Part of that is due to injury and playing out of position, but part of it is due to erosion of skill, quite possibly.
That being said, trading a beloved star, and the heart and soul of your defense in exchange for a great, but also aging superstar and a TE is a risky move from Omar Khan. Jonnu Smith is a good player, and he will make the offense better, but this a TE #2 we are talking about after all.
So in the end, it's a good move for the Steelers on paper. But if Ramsey doesn't produce and the team falters, it's going to get hot in the kitchen for Khan.
