In a blockbuster Monday trade, the Steelers sent safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for cornerback Jalen Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith, and a late-round pick swap.
Ramsey and Fitzpatrick, although both are at or near the end of their prime, are among the best defensive backs of their era. However, they’re different players and not a one-to-one swap in the Pittsburgh secondary.
Ramsey has played cornerback his entire NFL career, and Fitzpatrick, safety. In the upcoming season, how will the Steelers replace what Fitzpatrick brought to the Pittsburgh defense?