Two weeks into the 2019 season, the Steelers were sitting at 0-2, and their franchise quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, had been shelved for the remainder of the season. All seemed lost in Steelers Nation with a trip to San Francisco looming. And then, in one fell swoop, with one franchise player gone for the year, Kevin Colbert brought in another: former Dolphins safety, Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Wherever the ball is, you’ll find number 39 there too. His football IQ is unmatched. Because of his work ethic and ability to make so many game-changing plays, the rest of the defense feels comfortable enough to play aggressive – knowing Minkah is the safety blanket in the back end of the secondary.