Player: S Juan Thornhill
Stock Value: Up
Reasoning: With Minkah Fitzpatrick gone, Juan Thornhill is now much more valuable to the Steelers, but to what extent? Fitzpatrick is a player who would ordinarily play every single defensive snap if he is healthy. Pittsburgh has over 1,000 snaps to account for, and Thornhill will likely be a significant factor. How significant he is in that equation, we do not yet know.
Juan Thornhill could be the Steelers’ starting free safety for the 2025 season after the team traded All-Pro Minkah Fitzpatrick.