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Minkah Fitzpatrick's Mom Melissa Calls out Dolphins, Reporter for Son Playing SS

Miami Dolphins defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick's mother, Melissa Fitzpatrick, blasted a Dolphins reporter Wednesday after he criticized Fitzpatrick's play at strong safety.

After Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel tweeted that Fitzpatrick "isn't playing well," Melissa Fitzpatrick responded:

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@OmarKelly No you would never want to do that maybe it’s because he is not a ss and is being used to suit other people skill set not his own . But you know let’s just keep ripping him because we know it breaks your heart to do that

While Fitzpatrick is generally a better fit at free safety or slot cornerback, he has been used a strong safety by head coach Brian Flores as of late since Reshad Jones and T.