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Minkah Fitzpatrick ‘Makes Teams Think Twice’ About Going Over The Middle, Teryl Austin Says: ‘Doing A Great Job’

Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick hasn’t forced a turnover since Week 17 of the 2022 season against the Baltimore Ravens, a span that now stretches 18 games and 25 total games for the Steelers.

It’s becoming a topic of discussion for many who are frustrated with Fitzpatrick’s production at his price tag, but for Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, he’s not concerned with the lack of turnovers because Fitzpatrick is doing his job and playing his role very well within the defense.

“He shores it up in the middle of the field for us 99% of the time.