Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick says the hit that injured Browns RB Nick Chubb wasn’t dirty

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick says the hit that injured Browns RB Nick Chubb wasn’t dirty

By WILL GRAVES PITTSBURGH — Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick believes the hit that ended Browns running back Nick Chubb’s season on Sept. 18 was unfortunate but not dirty. Fitzpatrick dove at Chubb’s legs in an effort to stop the Cleveland star near the Pittsburgh goal line early in the second quarter of what eventually became a 26-22 Steelers victory. Chubb had Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb on his back when Fitzpatrick struck Chubb’s left l

Minkah Fitzpatrick defends hit that injured Nick Chubb: 'There's nothing I really would do differently'

Following Nick Chubb's gruesome injury on Monday night, fans were quick to point the finger. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick made the tackle that resulted in the injury that ESPN didn't even opt to show a replay of. (It's accessible on the Internet if you so choose.) Football, of course, is a rather violent game, and as injuries have increased over the years, players of all levels have been taught safer ways to tackle players - pri…

Minkah Fitzpatrick: No ‘ill will’ in Nick Chubb tackle

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick’s tackle of Nick Chubb on Monday night came under scrutiny when the Cleveland Browns running back did not walk away from it.

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick says the hit that injured Browns RB Nick Chubb wasn't dirty

Fitzpatrick called the injury "unfortunate" but defended himself against critics who believe the hit was illegal, saying, "No chance that I would ever try to purposely injure somebody."

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick says the hit that injured Browns RB Nick Chubb wasn't dirty

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick believes the hit that ended Browns running back Nick Chubb’s season was unfortunate but not dirty. Fitzpatrick hit Chubb in his left knee while Chubb was

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick says the hit that injured Browns RB Nick Chubb wasn't dirty

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick believes the hit that ended B rowns running back Nick Chubb's season on Monday night was unfortunate but not dirty.