Minkah Fitzpatrick becomes latest star to play for same professional team twice

Minkah Fitzpatrick is heading back to South Beach. The defensive back becomes one of many top players to be on the same team twice in a career.

Jul 1, 2025 - 18:00

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Minkah Fitzpatrick becomes latest star to play for same professional team twice

Defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick began his NFL career as a Miami Dolphin. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers and played six seasons with the AFC North team. This week, Fitzpatrick was dealt back to Miami in a deal for DB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith. Fitzpatrick is a five-time Pro Bowler who will be key to the Dolphins' secondary, again. Stars playing for the same team twice in their career are intriguing.

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This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Which professional athletes have played for same team twice?