Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick to Return from Injury for Cardinals Game
Fitzpatrick's return expected to boost Steelers' defense after month-long absence due to hamstring injury.
- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has announced he will return to play against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday, after being sidelined for over a month due to a hamstring injury.
- Fitzpatrick has been a full participant in practice all week, indicating he's ready to return to the field.
- Fitzpatrick's return is expected to provide a significant boost to the Steelers' defense, which has struggled to defend against big plays in his absence.
- The Steelers have managed to go 3-1 without Fitzpatrick, with their defense holding opponents to an average of 293.3 yards in their past three games.
- Fitzpatrick, a three-time first-team All-Pro, had 54 total tackles and two passes defended in seven games prior to his injury.