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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is the player who launched himself into the leg of Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb, causing the star’s season-ending injury. This led to fans, media, and even some players criticizing the defender for his dangerous tackling technique. On Thursday, Fitzpatrick spoke out to defend himself. “I would say, one: […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick found himself as the center of controversy Monday night for a hit against Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb. Before halftime of the Steelers’ eventual win, Fitzpatrick hit Chubb low, sustaining a chest injury in the process and also injuring Chubb’s leg to the point where the Browns star is […]

Monday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns was a brutal one, with a number of players getting hurt. Among those who got banged up was Pittsburgh star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who left the game in the third quarter and did not return due to a chest injury. Fitzpatrick was taken to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had to exit the contest in the third quarter after making a crucial tackle on Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford. The Steelers defender, before heading to the locker room with an undisclosed injury, was seen throwing up on the sideline — a concern given how instrumental he is […]

Cleveland Brown fans are piling up on Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and blaming him for the rather brutal injury that Nick Chubb sustained during the Monday Night Football showdown between the two teams. Chubb was forced to leave the contest after Fitzpatrick hit him low during a drive early in the second quarter of […]

Prayers and well-wishes for injured Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb have poured in from the NFL community. Chubb apparently suffered a serious left knee injury after Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick hit him during their Monday Night Football showdown. Slow motion replays clearly showed Chubb’s left knee bore the full brunt of Fitzpatrick’s momentum. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers absorb a potentially severe injury blow Monday night against the Cleveland Browns at home. Pittsburgh star defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick left the field after a collision near the end zone with Browns running back Nick Chubb, who was also hurt during the same play. Chubb’s injury appears to be more serious, as […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick is a clear leader for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a fan favorite. And his latest move just shows why he’s cherished by everyone around this organization and the city. Fitzpatrick, who is entering his fifth season with the Steelers, blocked off the team logo in the middle of the locker room with ropes […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to build on a 9-8 campaign in 2023 that saw the Steel City’s favorite team find a starting QB in Kenny Pickett. Head Coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are hoping for improved play in 2023, and improved toughness in the trenches. The team’s offensive coordinator spoke highly of his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick may be an elite safety in the NFL, but that does not mean he is above taking advice from a former player. He has found himself a mentor in ex-franchise star and ESPN analyst Ryan Clark. “RC’s an open book, the three-time All-Pro said, via Steelers Depot’s Josh Carney. “I love […]

The NFL season kicks off in a little over a month and all 32 teams have begun training camp. One interesting story line of the preseason so far was the absence of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from training camp. Fitzpatrick appeared at the first two practices of Steelers camp, but was then absent for […]

After becoming a familiar presence on the sideline during the first couple of days of NFL Training Camp when it began last Wednesday on Jul. 27, Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has been absent from the field over the last few days, dealing with a personal matter that head coach Mike Tomlin gave him […]

For the Pittsburgh Steelers or any team in the NFL, fringe roster players will always look to make an impact early in the offseason. However, when one Steelers rookie messed with Minkah Fitzpatrick, he got a firm welcome to the NFL. Alfonzo Graham, an undrafted free agent out of Morgan State, challenged Fitzpatrick during a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured the contract of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The restructuring of Minkah Fitzpatrick’s contract opens up $10.065 million in cap space for the Steelers in 2023. Fitzpatrick is heading into the first season of a four-year $73.6 million contract with the Steelers. He signed the extension […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers came to Acrisure Stadium with a determination to honor the team’s former legend Franco Harris, who died earlier this week. The great running back was scheduled to be honored in front of the Pittsburgh fans for his role in completing the famous Immaculate Reception play, which brought the Steelers a playoff victory […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was missing a key piece in their Week 10 showdown against the New Orleans Saints as star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was stuck on the injury report. The Steelers All-Pro was deemed out after a bout with appendicitis. But after missing just one contest, Fitzpatrick is set to return without missing any […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is dealing with appendicitis and will miss Week 10. His timetable was revealed after undergoing an appendectomy and he will miss “multiple weeks” per Adam Schefter. The injury is frustrating for the Steelers, fans, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. He’s already dealt with various injuries this season and this unfortunate circumstance […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is set to receive a massive boost for Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints with the return of All-Pro pass rusher TJ Watt, who hasn’t played since the season opener. However, Mike Tomlin’s secondary will also take a devastating hit. Star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has been downgraded to out for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 season was all about transitioning away from Ben Roethlisberger and trying to find the quarterback of the future. Considering how they are 2-6 so far, it’s safe to say that that quest hasn’t gone too well so far. The Steelers are among the worst teams in the league, largely due to […]

There has been plenty of concern with the injury bug that hit the Pittsburgh Steelers’ secondary group earlier this week. At the least, there is now promising news regarding the status of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for the Steelers’ Week 5 road matchup against the Buffalo Bills. As noted by the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Fitzpatrick […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick did not practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury, per Adam Schefter. The Steelers have been hit hard by injuries to open the season, but they have also dealt with pure underperformance as well. Minkah Fitzpatrick shared his brutally honest thoughts on Pittsburgh’s 24-20 Week 4 loss against the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t gotten off to the start they would have liked to this season. Their win in Week 1 over the Cincinnati Bengals offered a lot of reason for hope and excitement, but pretty much everything since then has been bad. Three straight losses have the Steelers looking for answers to questions they […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are nearing rock bottom this early in the 2022 season. The team can’t seem to figure out a way to win games without their star edge rusher TJ Watt. Their latest loss was against a young New York Jets team that the team should’ve handily beaten. Instead, the young Jets team outfought […]

Following the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns, star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick found himself in concussion protocol. Fitzpatrick was assessed after last Thursday’s game and was then placed into the protocol. But now, nearly a week after being placed in the protocol, Fitzpatrick seems primed for a return. Fitzpatrick did not practice […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has entered concussion protocol, per Brooke Pryor. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that Fitzpatrick was attended to after the loss against the Cleveland Browns last week. Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon is also dealing with health concerns, as he is questionable with a hamstring injury. Kevin Dotson’s ankle injury and […]

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase went viral for flipping off Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick during his team’s Week 1 loss. While it was an amusing moment for football fans, the incident is going to cost Chase. The Bengals star was fined over $20,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during the loss to the […]

Tensions ran high between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday during their season-opening. The emotions could best be summed up to one epic photo, which was captured during the Week 1 clash. In the now-viral image, Ja’Marr Chase can be seen flipping the birds to Minkah Fitzpatrick, as the Bengals star wide receiver […]

Rarely does one player sway a football game. But it’s hard to argue against Minkah Fitzpatrick doing exactly that in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opening week win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The All-Pro safety bookended the contest with spectacular defensive plays. First, he picked off Bengals quarterback/demigod Joe Burrow on his very first pass of the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2022 season with a thrilling victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Week 1 had some crazy games that came right down to the wire, but the Steelers win over the Bengals may have just been the best of the bunch. The Steelers were heavy underdogs in this game, but ended up […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in week one. And safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has clear motivations for the matchup. Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Steelers lost both of their matchups against the Bengals last season. Their first game ended with the Bengals winning by two touchdowns, with a final score of […]

On July 26, Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was placed on the NFI list after suffering a wrist injury on vacation when he fell off his bike. Just nine days later, Fitzpatrick is back on the field and ready to roll as of Thursday. Via Brooke Pryor: Minkah Fitzpatrick is off the NFI list […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got training camp underway on Tuesday but there was a notable absence among the veteran defenders. Star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is reportedly dealing with a wrist injury, prompting the Steelers to place him on the NFI list. Fitzpatrick will be placed on the non-football injury list, rather than the PUP, due to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is one of the stingiest defensive players in the NFL today. But for a select number of NFL executives, coaches, scouts, and players, he is only second overall to Denver Broncos star Justin Simmons in ESPN’s safety rankings with still a few months away from the 2022 season. While that’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Brian Flores as their senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach in February. Since then, he’s worked with the team and fits perfectly into the puzzle that is the Steelers’ defense. Minkah Fitzpatrick discussed the positive impact that Flores has had on the team in just a few months, calling “Coach Flo” […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have become synonymous with great defense in recent years and now have the highest-paid defense in the NFL. However, the Steelers’ defensive unit did take a step back in 2021. That includes a horrific showing in the Wild Card Round against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. After holding the Chiefs […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers locked up one of their secondary stars on Wednesday, signing safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a five-year, $73 million extension, making him the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. But, it’s what he said on Thursday that really proves the organization made the right decision to re-sign him. When discussing his […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick agreed to a four-year $73.6 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. This deal makes Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in NFL history, and his teammates are extremely happy for him. Both Najee Harris and T.J. Watt took to Twitter when the news broke, commending Fitzpatrick on an “earned” and “deserved” payday. Deserve every […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just locked up a key part of their defense on a massive new deal. According to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Steelers and star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick have reached an agreement over a new contract that will see him become the highest-paid safety in NFL history. According to Schefter, the contract […]

It seems as if in every offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers end up facing a notable contract extension dilemma regarding one of their standout talents. This year, the Steelers front office could be in line for extension talks with free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Overall, Fitzpatrick is set to play in the final year of his current […]