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Steelers not concerned with Fitzpatrick's slow start

Every day during practice, as the special teams units take the field for their portion of the sessions, Minkah Fitzpatrick heads over to the other field with the Steelers quarterbacks.

The quarterbacks practice certain throws. Fitzpatrick serves as their receiver, catching dozens of balls each time.

He's constantly working on his hands, trying to better his game.

That's why the Steelers aren't concerned that the two-time All-Pro free safety has yet to get an interception this season. They feel Fitzpatrick, who had nine interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries for the Steelers in his first 30 games with the team after being acquired in an early-season trade with the Dolphins in 2019, will come.