Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick addre sed recent trade speculation, saying he's Burch Smith Jersey only focused on playing in Week 2 against the Patriots.

Its a little frustration, but I have to shift my focus towhats important, Fitzpatrick said (). I cant focus on the trade talks and everything else like that. I have to focus on the Patriots, my teammates, my coaches, and this weeks game plan.

Thursday, citing an unidentified source,that Miami gaveFitzpatrick and his agent,Joel Segal, permi sion to seek a trade because he isunhappy with playing multiple positions.

Hunter Dozier Jersey "Coach has asked me to do something right now. I got to do what they ask me to do. If we have to have some discu sions in the future, we'll have those discu sions,"Fitzpatrick said (via ESPN). "I'm not 215 pounds, 220 pounds. So playing in the box isn't best suited for me, but that's what Coach Adalberto Mondesi Jersey is asking me to do."

However, it appears the Dolphins' asking price may be too high as they are seeing at least afirst-round draft pick.

Dolphins coach Brian Flores saidFriday that he expectsFitzpatrick to Martin Maldonado Jersey be a big part of Sunday's game. Flores wouldn't say whether the safety will remain with the team through the season, though he added that it's not unusual for a player to remain with a franchise even ifthey want to move on.

Trade speculation aroundFitzpatrick comes just days after reported several players have Drew Butera Jersey spoken to their agents about seeking trades because they don't believe Miami will be a contender this season after losing itsseason opener 59-10 to the Ravens.

Fitzpatrick, 22, was selected by the Dolphins withthe 11th overall pick out ofthe 2018 draft. He played Raul Mondesi Jersey in all 16 games with 11 startsfor Miami last season, picking off two pa ses and recording 80 combined tackles.

The Dolphins have already parted ways with left tackle Laremy Tunsil, wide receiver Kenny Stills and linebacker Kiko Alonso this season.

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