Pittsburgh Steelers trade Miami Dolphins for Minkah Fitzpatrick

Less than 12 hours after Ben Roethlisberger was placed on injured reserve, the Pittsburgh Steelers have made the move of the season.

At this point, not many people expect the Steelers to trade for defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick. But after two weeks of struggle, Pittsburgh made a splash in the trade market. 

The Steelers sent a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft in exchange for the safety. 

Fitzpatrick adds needed depth at safety, and could play a number of positions in the Steelers’ secondary. In a defense that’s struggled so far this season, the former first-round pick will bring a needed spark to Pittsburgh. 

Fitzpatrick also brings a low cap hit. The 2018 draft pick still has two years remaining on his rookie contract, and a fifth-year option if needed. 

This is a move many Steelers fans wanted but didn’t expect to happen. Dealing with a lot of negatives through two weeks, this move could change the course of the season for Pittsburgh.