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‘Chess, Not Checkers:’ Moving Pieces In Secondary ‘Will Only Be Beneficial’ For Steelers, Keanu Neal Believes

In today’s NFL, the game is transitioning rather quickly to a position-less style, especially defensively.

Gone are the days of the true inside linebacker or the boundary-only cornerback. In are the days of guys being able to move around, play different positions and stay on the field through all three downs throughout games.

Ahead of the 2023 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are again trying to build towards that, especially in the secondary at the safety position.

Star Minkah Fitzpatrick holds down one spot, while veterans in Damontae Kazee and Keanu Neal are vying for playing time opposite Fitzpatrick.