The Pittsburgh Steelers have to replace Minkah Fitzpatrick after moving him to the Miami Dolphins in the Jalen Ramsey trade. They signed former Chiefs and Browns safety Juan Thornhill this offseason, and he is the favorite to earn that starting free safety role. Yet, is he the answer to replacing Fitzpatrick?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been moving very uncharacteristically during the 2025 offseason. General Manager Omar Khan has been showing that he is not attached to players or assets, and he is willing to move on if the right deal is offered.

According to a report from ESPN, NFL evaluators around the league still consider Fitzpatrick to be a top 10 safety, but there is visible decline. While Ramsey is no spring chicken either, his versatility intrigued the Steelers with his versatility when it comes to playing on the outside, at nickel or even safety.