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Bill Cowher Confident Steelers Still Have ‘Solid’ Safety Tandem

On the defensive side of the ball, things will look much different for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025. Potentially the biggest departure of the offseason is Minkah Fitzpatrick, traded to the Miami Dolphins on Monday. Without him, many worry about the Steelers’ depth at safety. Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show on Tuesday, former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher recognized just how big of a loss Fitzpatrick is.

“Losing Minkah, he will be lost,” Cowher said. “He was a great ambassador, he was a great leader in that locker room. He loved the game of football.