“Something weird was going on,” said Florio. “I’m waiting for the reports to come out as we get closer to training camp about whatever the issues were between the Steelers and Minkah Fitzpatrick. It just feels like they were lying in the weeds waiting to make this move.”

Insiders have weighed in on the Steelers’ shocking decision to trade Minkah Fitzpatrick — and what ultimately led to his departure.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an uncharacteristic offseason in 2025. The franchise has been active on the trade market, and it is clear the decisions that are being made are in an effort to win-now.