Pittsburgh Steelers starting safety Minkah Fitzpatrick showed up for the team’s annual training camp in Latrobe, PA. He hasn’t practiced, however, as he continues to work through a personal matter. Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh noted his continued absence on Thursday, and HC Mike Tomlin has declined to comment on a potential timeline for return, noting that his absence is excused and he “has my full support”.
Fitzpatrick’s excused absence has opened up some opportunities for those further down the depth chart to see more time with the first-team defense. Unfortunately, Damontae Kazee, who may have benefited the most from these reps, is considered “week-to-week” after suffering an ankle injury on Day 3 with hopes of returning by Week 1.