Entering his third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers and fourth season overall in the NFL, the time is now for star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to emerge into a leadership role on the Steelers’ defense and in the locker room.
With veteran secondary names like Mike Hilton and Steven Nelson departing in the offseason, and linebacker Vince Williams abruptly retiring prior to the start of training camp, the door is thrown open for Fitzpatrick to take on more of a vocal leadership role.
So far, that’s what the star safety is doing, according to longtime defensive coordinator Keith Butler.