Mike Tomlin offered encouraging news on Pittsburgh Steelers’ safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Speaking during his Tuesday press conference, Tomlin said he was optimistic about the chances Fitzpatrick plays this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, just days after an emergency appendectomy.
Mike Tomlin seems optimistic about Minkah Fitzpatrick's chances to play this weekend, days removed from his emergency appendectomy. Woah. #Steelers
Fitzpatrick reportedly felt ill during Friday’s practice and soon after had surgery. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported his likely target return date wouldn’t be until Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts, two weeks from now, but Tomlin seems to giving Fitzpatrick a chance to play this weekend against the Bengals.