This week’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars is off to a tough start. It’s a cold, rainy day with questionable field conditions making for some ugly football. Adding to the ugly was seeing Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick on the field holding his hamstring in obvious pain early in the first quarter.
According to the team, Fitzpatrick’s return is doubtful after suffering a non-contact injury.
#Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick sustained a hamstring injury and his return to today's game is doubtful.
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) October 29, 2023
Fitzpatrick’s absence will open up more reps for backup Keanu Neal but could also push veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson back to safety as well. The team is also minus starting cornerback Levi Wallace who is inactive this week with an injury.