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Steelers Star Will Return for Playoffs | Stephen Thompson, All Steelers

If everything breaks their way and the Pittsburgh Steelers are able to sneak into the playoff field, they’ll get a massive piece of their fractured defense back just in time for Wild Card Weekend.

Steelers star free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick told reporters following a 17-10 win over the Ravens on the road - the first piece of solving the playoff puzzle in Week 18 - that he would play if his team makes the postseason.