Talks between the Pittsburgh Steelers and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick about a contract extension could reportedly heat up before the 2022 NFL season gets underway in September.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Wednesday that Fitzpatrick "will likely be aiming" to set a new standard at the position for per-year average salary, a mark currently held by the Seattle Seahawks' Jamal Adams at $17.6 million, but the Steelers may take their time.
"They won't be rushed into a deal," a source told Fowler.
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