Pittsburgh Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick Hamstring Injury Rules Him Out Against Jaguars

Fitzpatrick's injury comes as a risk to Pittsburgh’s secondary, already absent of starting right cornerback Levi Wallace, stirring concerns in Pittsburgh’s defense; potential for prolonged injury could spur team to seek a safety ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

• Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers' safety, sustained a hamstring injury during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, ruling him out of the remainder of the match.
• The three-time All-Pro player leads the Steelers with 54 total tackles this season, indicating a significant loss for the team's performance.
• Fitzpatrick's injury adds pressure to Pittsburgh’s secondary, which is already without starting right cornerback Levi Wallace, leading to potential vulnerabilities in the defense.
• Backup safety players Keanu Neal and Damontae Kazee were rotated in Fitzpatrick's absence, while special teams captain Miles Killebrew took on a defensive role for the first time this season.
• Should Fitzpatrick's injury cause him to miss multiple games, the Steelers may seek to trade for a new safety ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.

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