When the Pittsburgh Steelers and former GM Kevin Colbert sent a 2020 first-round pick, a 2020 fifth-round pick and a 2021 sixth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 16, 2019 for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, the organization believed they were getting a good safety that would help correct some years of mistakes in the secondary.
Fitzpatrick has been just that — and then some.
Since stepping into the starting role in the black and gold, Fitzpatrick has been a key versatile piece for the Steelers’ defense under head coach Mike Tomlin. From the 10 forced turnovers and two defensive touchdowns in his first season in the black and gold, to two First Team All-Pro accolades and two trips to the Pro Bowl, the trade by Colbert has paid off exponentially for the Steelers.