After the Dolphins got shellacked by the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1 of the 2019 regular season by a score of 59-10, it was reported that several Dolphins players had requested a trade from the organization. The Dolphins very clearly entered the season with aspirations to tank, but the reality of such an embarrassing loss carried extra weight, and brought potential opportunity for the Washington Redskins.
One of the players who reportedly requested a trade from Miami was former first-round selection Minkah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, who was drafted with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, logged two interceptions and nine pass deflections in his rookie season, playing at slot cornerback and safety.