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Family Comes First: Minkah Fitzpatrick Appreciates Mike Tomlin’s Family-Oriented Approach To Football

After missing the first two days of training camp, S Minkah Fitzpatrick returned to Latrobe and participated in practice yesterday. Fitzpatrick was excused from the team to go home and handle a personal matter. HC Mike Tomlin fully supported Fitzpatrick in his situation, allowing him to go back home to be with his family and said that he would be welcomed back when he was ready to return. That support was felt by Fitzpatrick who spoke to the media yesterday following his return, mentioning what it means to play for a coach as supportive as Tomlin.

Mike Tomlin on if he has a timetable on return of Minkah Fitzpatrick:

"Not that I'll disclose.