The monumental trade that took place earlier this week sending S Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins for CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith rocked the NFL world and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ secondary. The addition to the cornerback room gives them a formidable “Big 3” with Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay all being accomplished starters in their own right who can lock down the perimeter.
However, the trade of Fitzpatrick opens a big hole at safety with Juan Thornhill the likely notable name to step in his place immediately after the trade. Steelers’ reporter Mark Kaboly said that Ramsey could contribute at safety and in the nickel while also seeing playing time on the outside, but he isn’t likely to be Pittsburgh’s 1-for-1 replacement for Fitzpatrick at safety.