The next man up mantra has been put to the test this season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. DT Cameron Heyward suffered a groin injury in the second quarter of the Steelers’ first game of the season. That would be the last time the team had their top three defenders on the field at the same time.
S Minkah Fitzpatrick has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury, but is set to return this week against the Arizona Cardinals. Let’s look at how the defense has fared since losing Fitzpatrick to injury.