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After a disappointing exit in the Wild Card Round of last year’s playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be back with a vengeance in 2021 and looking to do some serious damage in the hopes of making one last Super Bowl run before Ben Roethlisberger decides to hang up his cleats. Hoping for a better outcome […]

We got a fight that broke out at the end of a Pittsburgh Steelers practice on Monday, and it was not just an ordinary altercation, as the scuffle involved two stars: wide receiver Chase Claypool and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be an available video of the fight, but some Steelers players […]

After going on an 11-game winning streak to start the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a major funk with three straight losses. They look to snap the losing skid in their upcoming game against Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts. The 39-year old has found success in his debut campaign with the Colts […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering their Week 16 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on the heels of three consecutive losses. Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick recently opened up about his team’s struggles, and according to the 24-year-old, it’s the defense’s job to provide Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with as much opportunities as they can on the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had some comments regarding Philip Rivers’ longevity ahead of the Steelers’ Week 16 matchup with Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts. When asked how hard it was to outsmart a veteran signal-caller like Rivers, the All-Pro free safety pointed to Rivers’ status as one of the more tenured quarterbacks in the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin recently claimed that his team lacked physicality in their last few games which led to their struggles on the field. After a few days, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver James Washington also echoed the same sentiments but safety Minkah Fitzpatrick begged to disagree with the opinion of his […]

For the first time in their storied history, the Pittsburgh Steelers have opened the regular season with a perfect 9-0 record. It’s a remarkable feat, and defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick says it’s all thanks to a shared mentality from each player on the team. As part of a media appearance on Thursday (h/t Steelers Depot), […]

Up by five points in the final seconds, the Pittsburgh Steelers denied the Dallas Cowboys the opportunity to steal a game, thanks to a timely combined sack on quarterback Garrett Gilbert, from defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and outside linebacker T.J. Watt. A DEFESA DOS STEELERS CONSEGUE O SACK!! #HereWeGo #NFLBrasil pic.twitter.com/zxHeD75Aac — NFL Brasil (@NFLBrasil) […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick just pulled off what could be the best interception of Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys. With the Cowboys up 19-15 and in the red zone again, quarterback Garrett Gilbert threw a pass into the end zone which was picked off by Fitzpatrick. He would proceed to take it out […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face the toughest test of their season thus far, as they place their spotless record on the line when they face off against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The Titans themselves have yet to taste defeat this season, and this is thanks in large part to the awesome play […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers boast one of the NFL’s best defenses a quarter of the way through the season. On Sunday, the rejuvenated Cleveland Browns, who are off to a strong 4-1 start this season and are coming off a big win against the Indianapolis Colts last week, got a taste of it early in the […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick thrived in his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019 as he patrolled the field at free safety. While Fitzpatrick would prefer to be moved around, the Steelers revealed their plan for him in 2020. During a conference call, the Steelers’ defensive backs coach, Tom Bradley, shared how Pittsburgh wants to utilize […]

The acquisition of former Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick ranks high on the list of best trades that the Pittsburgh Steelers have made in recent years. Despite having a depleted roster for the majority of the 2019 season, the former Alabama Crimson Tide eventually became a bright spot for the team. The Miami Dolphins wanted […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers follow a conservative code when it comes to executing trades and signings. The franchise doesn’t take many risks and rarely chases top players either in the draft or on the trade market. However, Pittsburgh didn’t win six Super Bowls by sitting entirely idle. The team executed several franchise-altering moves over the years. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is looking to accept a bigger role for the team’s defense in the upcoming season. He has already made his impact felt in his short time with the Steelers thus far. Based on an article written by Dave Schofield for SB Nation’s Behind the Steel Curtain: “He came […]

Whether you play Madden 21 or not, you know that the Pittsburgh Steelers have been through a lot the past few years. From the headaches caused by Antonio Brown and Leveon Bell to the recent Mason Rudolph-Myles Garrett fiasco, the Steelers are probably all but done talking about things outside of actual football. With franchise […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has not been shy about expressing his high expectations for the defense in the 2020 NFL season. It seems he also shares the same level of confidence for the offense now that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has made a healthy return. According to Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports, Fitzpatrick is confident that […]

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick provided the team with plenty of bang for their buck upon his arrival during the 2019 campaign. It appears expectations are now higher than ever heading into the 2020 NFL season. The Steelers were able to maintain some continuity on defense by returning 10 of their 11 starters from last […]

Earlier this week, Pete Prisco of CBS Sports shared his top 100 players list in the NFL and there was a noticeable omission of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, who is coming off of an All-Pro season, said that he’ll use the top-100 snub as motivation. Following his response to Prisco, Fitzpatrick spoke to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had a banner year in his sophomore season. Fitzpatrick was named First-Team All-Pro after racking up five interceptions, two forced fumbles, and multiple defensive touchdowns in 2019, including a 96-yard interception return against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. However, Fitzpatrick has even loftier goals for 2020. The former […]

Tom Brady rocked the NFL landscape when he decided to leave the New England Patriots in free agency. The legendary quarterback ended up signing a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last month. While the idea of Brady in a different uniform seems jarring to most, not everyone is shocked that the 42-year-old chose […]

Because general manager Kevin Colbert elected to make a major splash by acquiring former Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick midway through last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers do not currently own a first round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Although such a move has already turned out to be quite a positive one for the […]

When Minkah Fitzpatrick was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019, he chose to wear the No. 39 in his 14 games with the team. In a post on social media on Monday, Fitzpatrick confirmed that he would be sticking with No. 39 in 2020. “I promised myself if it treats me well, if I […]

The arch-rival Baltimore Ravens quickly became one of the best teams in the entire NFL in 2019 while the Pittsburgh Steelers were ultimately forced to watch from home come playoff time. However, despite a slew of injuries on both sides of the football, the heralded AFC North franchise remained competitive through Week 17 of the […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick found a home with the Pittsburgh Steelers this past season, as he went on to make a Pro Bowl while also earning a First-Team All-Pro selection after racking up 68 tackles, five interceptions, a couple of forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, nine passes defended, and a pair of defensive touchdowns. But the defensive […]

No team experienced more turnover to their roster in recent years than the Pittsburgh Steelers did going into the 2019 NFL season. After losing plenty of star power on offense, things took a turn for the worst when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2. As a result, the Steelers were […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick seems to have found a home with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and much of that is due to the fact that the Steelers have catered to him more than the Miami Dolphins ever did. The Dolphins selected Fitzpatrick, who played his collegiate football at the University of Alabama, in the first round (11th pick […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had a good season and many might be able to take away many positives from what has happened this season. With Thanksgiving coming up it’s important to look past all the bad and find some things to be thankful for. Let’s look at two things the Steelers can be thankful for. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to acquire defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins earlier in the year. It is now safe to say that such a move is paying off in a big way. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has heaped praise upon Fitzpatrick. “I think it is still in progress,” Tomlin recently told […]

The big Week 10 duel between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams was coming to a big climax. The score was 17-12, and a late touchdown by the Rams would allow them to steal the game from underneath the Steelers’ noses. However, that would be the last thing Minkah Fitzpatrick will allow to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick earlier this year. While he seemed lost with the Miami Dolphins, it looks like he’s figured it out now. In Week 10, Fitzpatrick scooped up a fumble and took it 43 yards for a touchdown. It was his second straight game with a defensive score. That […]

It’s been a tough battle for the Pittsburgh Steelers so far. They’re battling a strong Los Angeles Rams squad in a game that is a must-win for their opponents. It’s been an even game so far with neither side ceding an inch of space for their opponents. However, Minkah Fitzpatrick gave his team some breathing […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to surrender a first-round pick to acquire Minkah Fitzpatrick has certainly paid dividends. While the Indianapolis Colts were driving down the field, Fitzpatrick picked off Brian Hoyer for a 96-yard touchdown return. MINKAH FITZPATRICK: 96-YARD PICK 6! 3 INTs in the last 6 days 👀 @minkfitz_21 #INDvsPIT 📺: CBS📱: NFL app […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 3-4 on the season on Monday night, defeating the lowly Miami Dolphins by a score of 27-14. That isn’t a big deal. After all, the Dolphins are now 0-7 and are widely considered the worst team in the NFL. However, something notable did occur in this game: Steelers safety and […]

What’s better than one interception? Two interceptions. What’s better than recording interceptions? Recording them against one’s former team. On Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick got both of the “betters,” as he tallied two interceptions in the first three quarters of play against the Miami Dolphins, his former team. Watch below. Fitzpatrick runs with the […]

Once upon a time, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was a foundation of the Miami Dolphins secondary. Then, the Dolphins decided to go full-on tank. The 2018 first-rounder asked for a trade out of South Beach early into 2019’s tank. He found himself with the Steelers shortly after. On Monday, he got his chance for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome the Miami Dolphins to town on Monday in a game that will see Minkah Fitzpatrick facing his former team. Fitzpatrick doesn’t anticipate any of his former teammates having an ill-will towards him when they play against one another in Week 8. “It’s a business decision,” Fitzpatrick said, via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Other […]

To cap off a drama-filled week for defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick in which he went from the Miami Dolphins to the Pittsburgh Steelers, he is already making his impact felt against the San Francisco 49ers: Minkah making an impact. His forced fumble is the @Steelers' defense third turnover of the day! @MinkFitz_21 #PITvsSF #HereWeGo 📺: […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a coup this week by acquiring a key defender in Minkah Fitzpatrick. The free safety, who was traded to the team from the Miami Dolphins for a high draft pick, is expected to make an immediate impact with the team ahead of the season. Fitzpatrick’s arrival at the team couldn’t come […]