AUGUST 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MINKAH FITZPATRICK #39 - SAFETY - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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61 TCKL
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Newly paid and confident as ever, Minkah Fitzpatrick sets sights on DPOY: 'That's the goal' "I have been playing my game for years, but it is at a different level now," said FItzpatrick, who has been chirpier than usual this year.
Chargers sign Derwin James to 4-year, $76.5M extension
Derwin James signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday morning, making him the NFL’s highest-paid safetyAUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Highsmith seeks to make bigger impact on Steelers defense
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith starred on the right side during his first full season as a starterAUGUST 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns from NFI list The Steelers activated Fitzpatrick from the team's active/non-football injury list Thursday, Chris Adamski of the Tribune-Review reports.
Impact Fitzpatrick did not participate in the team's previous offseason workouts while negotiating a four-year, $73.6 million extension with the Steelers, and he opened training camp on the NFI list with a wrist injury suffered away from the team's facilities. As a result, the All-Pro safety has participated in a limited fashion throughout the start of Pittsburgh's training camp sessions, but he should now be available to practice and play this preseason. Fitzpatrick collected a career-high 124 tackles over 16 games last year and will be a cornerstone of Pittsburgh's secondary this regular season.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers want WR Diontae Johnson to stay, but at what price?
The Pittsburgh Steelers say they want to keep wide receiver Diontae JohnsonAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Return imminent Fitzpatrick (wrist) should be practicing sooner rather than later, according to Steelers general manager Omar Khan, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact Fitzpatrick landed on the active/non-football injury list last Tuesday after hurting his wrist while on vacation. A quick return is good news for the Steelers, as the 25-year-old should continue to be an integral piece of their secondary in 2022.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James remains on Chargers sideline without extension
With his contract extension unresolved, Derwin James remained on the sideline Monday as the Los Angeles Chargers held their first padded practice of training campAUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minkah Fitzpatrick Injured After Falling Off Bicycle The injury to the Steelers safety is not expected to be a serious one.
JULY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Injured Steelers starters Minkah Fitzpatrick and Tyson Alualu will miss early training camp practices Fitzpatrick has a wrist injury, and Alualu has a knee injury.
JULY 26, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick Starts Camp on Injury List After Biking Accident The Pittsburgh Steelers will begin training camp without two players.
JULY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Goes on NFI list Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Fitzpatrick was placed on the NFI list after he sustained a wrist injury during a vacation, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Tomlin also said he doesn't expect it to be an issue for Fitzpatrick outside of creating some short-term discomfort. The four-time first-team all pro can be expected to be back in action by the end of training camp, and he'll once again be a top-end fantasy option at DB in 2022 after recording a career-high 124 tackles in 2021.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Welcome back: Steelers return to familiar rhythms of Latrobe
The Pittsburgh Steelers have returned to Saint Vincent College for training camp for the first time since 2019JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minkah Fitzpatrick aims to meet Steelers' expectations after signing big contract It was Minkah Fitzpatrick’s day in the sun, but shortly after he was done, another Steelers defensive star had to weigh in with a comment. “...
JUNE 23, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Around the AFC North: Minkah Fitzpatrick Feels Added Responsibility As NFL's Highest-Paid Safety Chance to reunite with Deshaun Watson lured Jadeveon Clowney back to Cleveland. Tee Higgins, Logan Wilson and Alex Coppa are expected to be...
JUNE 20, 2022 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM
Another NFL Analyst Unsure of Steelers Defense After Minkah Fitzpatrick Deal NFL analysts continue to blast the Pittsburgh Steelers defense.
JUNE 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Suddenly, Eagles Seemingly Value Linebackers, Safeties Not as Much Minkah Fitzpatrick’s contract extension that made him the highest-paid safety in the league is in stark contrast to what the Eagles are roll...
JUNE 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'Must Be Nice': George Fant Tweets About Minkah Fitzpatrick's Contract Extension George Fant responded to a tweet this week about the Steelers safety agreeing to a massive extension
JUNE 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jets' George Fant sends cryptic tweet regarding Minkah Fitzpatrick's deal #Jets’ George Fant sends cryptic tweet regarding Minkah Fitzpatrick’s deal:
JUNE 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Do Pittsburgh Steelers live by a new standard?
It used to be Super Bowl or bust in Pittsburgh. Do the Steelers need a reboot? Colin Cowherd says yes.JUNE 17, 2022
Terrible Takes on Minkah Fitzpatrick Signing, Steelers Next Contract The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Minkah Fitzpatrick to a contract extension and it led to a million different conversations.v
JUNE 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
PODCAST: The implications of Minkah Fitzpatrick's new deal Steelers insider Brian Batko is joined by Penguins writer Mike DeFabo to discuss Minkah Fitzpatrick's new deal. What expectations are there...
JUNE 17, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
How Minkah Fitzpatrick's Extension Impacts Derwin James' Future Contract What does Derwin James’ contract situation look like following Minkah Fitzpatrick’s recent extension?
JUNE 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Colin Cowherd Bashes Minkah Fitzpatrick Signing This is a pretty strong take about how the Pittsburgh Steelers are not meeting “the standard.”
JUNE 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Minkah Fitzpatrick: 'I think I'm the best at what I do' The former Alabama All-American doesn’t feel pressure to play up to his new contract as the NFL’s highest-paid safety.
JUNE 16, 2022 • AL.COM
