Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said at mandatory minicamp Wednesday that he "failed" to put Fitzpatrick "in the best position" during the 2023 season and intends for him to play more at free safety going forward, Joe Clark of Steelers Depot reports. Fizpatrick played a career-high 134 snaps in the slot last season despite appearing in just 10 games, per Clark, and his 161 snaps at box safety were the second-highest tally of his career. That heavily intruded on Fitzpatrick's ability to suit up at free safety, where his talents best shine, resulting in his first year without a single turnover. Fitzpatrick said he hopes to get back to playing "Minkah Ball" in 2024, and getting the 2018 first-round pick back to a deep safety role could allow him to return to his four-time Pro Bowler form. The addition of DeShon Elliott in free agency should facilitate that plan.
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passing yards
2070rushing yards
1035receiving yards
1140tackles
68interceptions
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG C. Heyward,TE17010.0%00.0000039.6M. Trubisky,QB56710762.6%632126.44574271.9M. Rudolph,QB4557474.3%719179.830643118.0K. Pickett,QB1220132462.0%2,070172.5642317381.4Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD G. Pickens,WR173186.0161.10312N. Harris,RB172551,0354.12560.9826651C. Heyward,TE17100.000.00000M. Trubisky,QB516543.41510.82136J. Warren,RB171497845.37446.1444536C. Austin III,WR1711575.2123.41224M. Rudolph,QB41080.872.00394K. Pickett,QB1242541.3114.512912Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD G. Pickens,WR17631061,1401858667.1388.042P. Freiermuth,TE1232473081022925.7145.017A. Robinson II,WR173449280803116.568.09D. Washington,TE177106190123.650.04D. Johnson,WR1351877171457155.2261.037A. McFarland Jr.,RB322116063.77.01N. Harris,RB172938170603210.0175.09G. Olszewski,WR21100000.00.00C. Heyward,TE17233416770139.894.08J. Warren,RB176174370603021.8482.019C. Austin III,WR1717301801117210.673.07M. Boykin,WR1734176061.02.00R. Williams,TE130200000.00.00Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD G. Pickens, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Martinez, LB1 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Freiermuth, TE12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Kuntz, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Robinson II, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Fitzpatrick, SAF10 43 21 64 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 A. Watts, DT15 6 9 15 0.5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Johnson, WR13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Rush, CB3 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 M. Robinson, LB17 19 6 25 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Rowe, SAF3 22 7 29 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 L. Wallace, CB16 32 6 38 0 0 0 11 2 0 0 0 0 A. Highsmith, LB17 34 23 57 7 44.5 8 3 2 0 0 0 0 M. Killebrew, SAF17 10 3 13 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Cole, C17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Herbig, LB17 15 7 22 3 24 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 C. Heyward, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Jack, LB3 12 5 17 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Pierre, CB16 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Daniels, OL15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Thompson, SAF6 18 3 21 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 M. Golden, LB16 14 6 20 4 25 6 1 0 0 0 1 0 M. Adams, DT13 11 13 24 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 M. Walker, OLB8 21 12 33 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 E. Riley, DB13 5 5 10 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Ogunjobi, DT17 21 22 43 3 16 3 2 0 0 0 2 0 T. Carpenter, LB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Heyward, DT11 25 8 33 2 14 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 P. Peterson, CB17 34 8 42 0 0 0 11 2 0 0 0 0 K. Benton, DL17 16 20 36 1 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 C. Austin III, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Igwebuike, RB10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Holcomb, LB8 31 23 54 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 K. Neal, SAF9 33 17 50 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 M. Boykin, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Jones, OT17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Leal, DE12 10 5 15 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 R. Williams, TE13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Sullivan, CB17 12 8 20 0 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 T. Watt, LB17 48 20 68 19 122 19 8 1 0 0 3 0 E. Roberts, LB16 68 33 101 2.5 19.5 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 D. Kazee, SAF14 46 15 61 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 2 0 J. Porter Jr., CB17 32 10 42 0 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 K. Alexander, LB9 32 9 41 1 3 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 I. Loudermilk, DT16 8 8 16 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 -
passing yards
229rushing yards
38receiving yards
76tackles
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG M. Rudolph,QB1223956.4%229229.02111180.0Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD G. Pickens,WR111515.01515.00101N. Harris,RB112373.11137.00011J. Warren,RB18384.81238.00002M. Rudolph,QB12168.01016.00002Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD G. Pickens,WR1511501001950.02.03P. Freiermuth,TE158761503376.034.03A. Robinson II,WR12312601312.013.01D. Washington,TE10100000.00.00D. Johnson,WR147481211948.018.04N. Harris,RB12315801015.010.01C. Heyward,TE11155055.00.00J. Warren,RB12216801616.021.01C. Austin III,WR11277177.01.01Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD M. Fitzpatrick, SAF1 5 5 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Watts, DT1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Robinson, LB1 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Rowe, SAF1 6 2 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 L. Wallace, CB1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Highsmith, LB1 2 1 3 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Herbig, LB1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Jack, LB1 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Golden, LB1 2 1 3 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Adams, DT1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Walker, OLB1 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Ogunjobi, DT1 2 3 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Heyward, DT1 4 2 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Peterson, CB1 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Benton, DL1 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Sullivan, CB1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Roberts, LB1 3 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 D. Kazee, SAF1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Porter Jr., CB1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I. Loudermilk, DT1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said at mandatory minicamp Wednesday that he "failed" to put Fitzpatrick "in the best position" during the 2023 season and intends for him to play more at free safety going forward, Joe Clark of Steelers Depot reports. Fizpatrick played a career-high 134 snaps in the slot last season despite appearing in just 10 games, per Clark, and his 161 snaps at box safety were the second-highest tally of his career. That heavily intruded on Fitzpatrick's ability to suit up at free safety, where his talents best shine, resulting in his first year without a single turnover. Fitzpatrick said he hopes to get back to playing "Minkah Ball" in 2024, and getting the 2018 first-round pick back to a deep safety role could allow him to return to his four-time Pro Bowler form. The addition of DeShon Elliott in free agency should facilitate that plan.
Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Wednesday that Holcomb (knee) is on track to be ready for training camp, Nick Farabaugh of Steelers Now reports. There was speculation earlier this offseason that Holcomb's knee injury was severe enough to force the 27-year-old linebacker to medically retire, but it seems like he'll be able to return to the field after all. Holcomb appeared in eight games before sustaining his season-ending injury in 2023, recording 54 total tackles, including four tackles for loss, while also tallying two passes defended and two forced fumbles. He's expected to retain a substantial role in the Steelers' linebacker corps once he moves past his knee issue.
Sutton is signing with the Steelers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. He previously spent six years with the Steelers after they drafted him in the third round in 2017. Sutton signed a three-year contract with the Lions last offseason and started all 17 games, but he was frequently picked on by quarterbacks and later released in March amidst reports of a warrant being out for his arrest. Sutton eventually turned himself in to Florida police and was charged with a misdemeanor count of domestic battery.
Barcoo (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Barcoo will now remain on the shelf for the 2024 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.
Arnold (calf) signed a contract with the Steelers on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Arnold spent the last three seasons in Houston, appearing in a combined 20 games, mostly seeing work on special teams. He'll likely be working to earn a similar role in Pittsburgh.
Jenkins signed with the Steelers on Monday. The wide receiver was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement by the Jaguars before the 2023 season. He caught 27 passes for 404 yards and six touchdowns during his final season with LSU in 2022.
In his second season as a pro, Washington believes that there's a "strong possibility" he can emerge as more of a receiving threat, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. In 17 regular-season contests as a rookie, Washington caught just seven of his 10 targets for 61 yards, however with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on board, the 2023 third-rounder is a candidate to see more pass-catching opportunities in what figures to be a more tight-end friendly offense in Pittsburgh. At 6-foot-7, 264 pounds, Washington has the size to continue to make his mark as a run blocker, but the Georgia product has some untapped potential as a receiver and should have an opportunity to demonstrate that more in 2024, while working being top option Pat Freiermuth in a TE corps that also includes Connor Heyward and MyCole Pruitt.
As the coming season approaches, Austin is in line to compete with several newcomers for depth chart slotting behind top wideout George Pickens, Chris Ward of Steelersnow.com reports. In the wake of the offseason departures of Diontae Johnson and Allen Robinson, the Steelers added Van Jefferson, Quez Watkins and Scott Miller via free agency and used a third-round draft pick on Roman Wilson. Austin, who was taken in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, is coming off a 2023 regular season in which he caught 17 of his 30 targets for 180 yards and a TD while rushing 11 times for 57 yards and a TD in 17 games. In his third season as a pro, the speedy 5-foot-9, 162-pounder has an opportunity to carve out an increased role in Pittsburgh's offense under new coordinator Arthur Smith.