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.

As the Steelers report to training camp, HC Mike Tomlin spoke with reporters about Jalen Ramsey’s versatility and overall value on defense.

After a one-year switch to the Pittsburgh Steelers conducting training camp practices in the morning on weekdays, coach Mike Tomlin moved all sessions this summer back to an afternoon start time. All practices,

Fields was never given a fair shot by head coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers, which showed as Wilson took over the starting quarterback job halfway through last season. While the injury news is horrible for Jets fans to swallow, it also confirmed the Steelers' worst fears with Fields at quarterback.

Questions about whether or not Pittsburgh could part ways with Tomlin if he fails to guide the 2025 Steelers to at least one playoff win continue to hover over the organization as players prepare to report to training camp on Wednesday.

First, it was coach Mike Tomlin who downplayed the idea that newest Pittsburgh Steelers offensive acquisition Jonnu Smith was entering a “two dogs, one bone” situation for TE1 duties against incumbent Pat Freiermuth.

Kiya Tomlin, wife of Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin, is having a remarkable year, marked by significant recognition. She will receive the WWR Impact Award for her advocacy in women's empowerment and health.