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Minkah Fitzpatrick Becomes Highest-Paid Safety in NFL History

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Minkah Fitzpatrick Becomes Highest-Paid Safety in NFL History

Minkah Fitzpatrick Becomes Highest-Paid Safety in NFL History

Minkah Fitzpatrick Becomes , Highest-Paid Safety in NFL History.

ESPN reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed a four-year extension with Fitzpatrick.

ESPN reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed a four-year extension with Fitzpatrick.

ESPN reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed a four-year extension with Fitzpatrick.

The safety will receive over $18.4 million per year with $36 million guaranteed at signing.

The safety will receive over $18.4 million per year with $36 million guaranteed at signing.

I am very excited.

I am still kind of in shock right now.

It's a blessing.

I am really excited.

It's just the beginning.

I am appreciative.

I am thankful.

Now I just want to keep on chopping, Minkah Fitzpatrick, via ESPN.

The contract was the first major deal negotiated by the Steelers' new GM, Omar Khan.

The contract was the first major deal negotiated by the Steelers' new GM, Omar Khan.

We are very excited to sign Minkah to a new five-year contract.

Minkah is one of the top safeties in the NFL and we are thrilled he will be in Pittsburgh through at least the next five years.

, Omar Khan, Pittsburgh Steelers GM, via ESPN.

When we traded for him, we knew he was going to be an integral part of our defense, and we look forward to that continuing as we prepare for the upcoming season, Omar Khan, Pittsburgh Steelers GM, via ESPN.

Fitzpatrick was traded by the Dolphins to the Steelers in 2019.

ESPN reports he's secured 11 interceptions and three defensive touchdowns.

ESPN reports he's secured 11 interceptions and three defensive touchdowns.

ESPN reports he's secured 11 interceptions and three defensive touchdowns.

He's also recovered four fumbles and forced three.

He's also recovered four fumbles and forced three.

Another defensive asset, T.J.

Watt, signed a four-year $112 million extension with the Steelers last year.

Another defensive asset, T.J.

Watt, signed a four-year $112 million extension with the Steelers last year


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