There\u2019s been no shortage of reaction from the NFL community following Monday\u2019s mega-deal that shipped Pittsburgh Steelers FS Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 pick swap between both parties. From NFL insiders, pundits, fans, and even Steelers players who remain on the roster are offering their takes and reactions.<\/p>\n
Linebacker Patrick Queen wrote goodbye to Fitzpatrick with a heartfelt message.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnly got one year with ya 39 but your approach to be the best everyday was definitely contagious. Best of luck back in Miami,\u201d he tweeted.<\/p>\n
Only got one year with ya 39 but your approach to be the best everyday was definitely contagious. Best of luck back in Miami\ud83e\udd1e\ud83c\udffd pic.twitter.com\/KGMR6O4PXu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud83e\udd88 (@Patrickqueen_) June 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Linebacker Nick Herbig took to Instagram to share a similar sentiment, saying he\u2019ll miss playing with him.<\/p>\n Herbig spent his first two seasons as Fitzpatrick\u2019s teammate.<\/p>\n On the other hand, players have also commented on who the Steelers are acquiring. TE Pat Freiermuth is welcoming fellow tight end Jonnu Smith with open arms, per 93.7 The Fan\u2019s Donny Chedrick. \u201cI\u2019m pumped,\u201d Freiermuth said.<\/p>\n Pat Freiermuth on the Jonnu Smith acquisition: “I’m pumped.”<\/p>\n \u2014 Donny Chedrick (@DonChed54) June 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Smith and Ramsey have also reacted to the news. Smith shared several news stories about the trade on his Instagram page, while Ramsey had a video pre-made of the trade, which dropped\u00a0at the same time NFL insiders announced the deal.<\/p>\n Reaction is still rolling in, and many players have yet to weigh in on the move. With several Steelers having podcasts, we should hear from DL Cam Heyward, LS Christian Kuntz, and former players like QB Ben Roethlisberger share their thoughts in the coming days. Of course, we already know other ex-Steelers like WR George Pickens<\/a> have shared their thoughts on today\u2019s news, too.<\/p>\n