Just over one week ago, Minkah Fitzpatrick was expected to be a key piece of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense this season. Then, in the blink of an eye he was shipped to the Miami Dolphins in the trade to land Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith.
After two tough seasons with the Steelers in 2023 and 2024 that saw his impact lessen from a splash-play perspective, the Steelers decided to move on from the five-time Pro Bowler.
But one NFL coordinator believes Fitzpatrick is going to bounce back.
In the ESPN safety rankings based on a survey of anonymous NFL executives, scouts and coaches, Fitzpatrick landed at No.