One of the biggest questions regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers coming out of the disappointing 2024 season, one that doesn’t have to do with the quarterback position, is the usage and the relative ineffectiveness of standout safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
For the second straight season, Fitzpatrick – who was a surprise Pro Bowl player this season — wasn’t as impactful as he has been in the past. The veteran safety played in all 17 games this season, bouncing back from an injury-filled 2023 season. But despite playing every game and seeing 1,084 snaps in the regular season and another 74 in the playoffs, Fitzpatrick had just one interception, struggled in coverage and wasn’t his typically disruptive self.