Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin opens up about the team trading All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Mike Tomlin Explains Why Steelers Traded

LATROBE, Pa. -- Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin loved coaching All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. However, when the Steelers had the opportunity to acquire both Jonnu Smith and Jalen Ramsey, the team set aside its plans and made a tough decision.

At Wednesday's press conference, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin shared his honest feelings on the recent Minkah Fitzpatrick trade.

The newest Steelers safety believes he’s a better player than people are making him out to be, calls on people to watch the film.

Pittsburgh Steelers offseason acquisition Juan Thornhill believes he is a viable replacement for Minkah Fitzpatrick.

After the Miami Dolphins reacquired star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a multi-player deal that sent Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh, conversations comparing their abilities began to circulate around the team each day. However ...