Minkah Fitzpatrick’s first season in the NFL got off to a bit of a slow start. Once he got traded to Pittsburgh early in his second season back in 2019, his career took off.
Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Nov. 10, 2019. Once he got traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fitzpatrick quickly emerged as one of the NFL’s best playmakers at the position and was chosen as the top safety in the league by The Associated Press.
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons runs after intercepting the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. Simmons is tied with Pittsburgh Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick with 22 takeaways the last four seasons and has consistently been one of the best deep safeties since entering the league in 2016.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker intercepts a pass against Denver Broncos tight end Eric Saubert during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. Baker was one of the rare bright spots on Arizona last season when he earned his fifth Pro Bowl berth in six seasons,
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cardinals claim former UAB standout from NFL waiversStarling Thomas V was the only player of the 59 available from Alabama high schools and colleges who found an immediate NFL home.
Read more »
Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL running back rankingsThe value of running backs in the NFL has dropped precipitously in recent years as teams rely more on the passing game to succeed.
Read more »
Fred Warner claims the top spot in AP's NFL linebacker rankingsThe job of an off-ball linebacker has perhaps never been harder in the NFL. Players need to be adept at stopping the run for defenses that are focusing most of their resources on defending the pass and not be liabilities when they are caught in coverage.
Read more »
NFL places Jaguars CB Chris Claybrooks on exempt list amid domestic violence chargesThe NFL placed Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Chris Claybrooks on the commissioner’s exempt list Tuesday following his July arrest on domestic battery and false imprisonment charges.
Read more »
DUI trial date set for former NFL star Marshawn Lynch following his arrest last yearA trial date has been set for Marshawn Lynch, the former star running back of the Seattle Seahawks. Lynch was arrested last year on suspicion of drunk driving.
Read more »
NFL Crucial Clutch hats, shirts, in support of cancer fight, available for your favorite teamGet geared up for the upcoming NFL season.
Read more »