If the Pittsburgh Steelers want to take a step forward in 2025, especially on defense after a tough close to last season, a number of key players will have to step up on that side of the football. That includes the likes of inside linebacker Patrick Queen, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., and even outside linebacker T.J. Watt.
But no player needs to take a step forward and return to his high-end form on that side of the football more than safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Though he earned yet another trip to the Pro Bowl last season, Fitzpatrick had a quiet year and wasn’t his usual dominant self for the second season in a row, raising concerns about his game overall.