Fitzpatrick wants to be traded, but cost would be high

Second-year defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick has asked for and received permission to seek a trade, but the Dolphins will most likely want substantial compensation for the player they drafted 11th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Dolphins defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick has requested a trade and has been granted permission to seek one, according to sources, but coach Brian Flores said Friday that he does not feel the relationship is broken and said Fitzpatrick will have a significant role in Sunday’s game against New England.

Flores declined to say if the defensive back’s request will be granted, but a source indicated that at this point, the Dolphins would consider trading the second-year defensive back only for significant compensation in return. Dallas is among the teams that has expressed interest in Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick, speaking at his locker after Friday’s practice, declined to confirm or discuss the trade request but said: “I’m a big part of this week’s game plan. I’m going to give my all to this team because I am a Miami Dolphin. I’m going to make sure I perform my best. That’s all I’m focusing on right now. If I don’t play well, I can’t focus on this trade. I’ve got to focus on being my best right now.”

He declined to answer when asked if he expects to be with the Dolphins for the duration of the season. His agent, Joel Segal, has received permission to seek a trade, but the Dolphins have not told Fitzpatrick what they would be willing to accept from a team in return.

Flores said he wasn’t irritated that FitzpatThe Dolphins will be without injured starters Albert Wilson, Reshad Jones and Julien Davenport on Sunday,