The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bold move nearly a week ago by trading wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. As speculation swirls around whether Aaron Rodgers might become Pittsburgh’s next quarterback, some fans are calling for a complete rebuild of the franchise.
Despite still having elite talent at key positions and being led by long-time successful head coach Mike Tomlin, some believe trading away valuable pieces is the only viable strategy to prepare for the future.
That’s the view taken by Last Word On Sports, which suggested that the Steelers consider another major trade — this time involving star safety.
The suggestion sparked debate when the social media account JPAFootball asked fans in a poll whether the Steelers should rebuild and if that would involve trading either Fitzpatrick or standout pass rusher T.J. Watt. Fans overwhelmingly chose to keep Watt, which apparently fueled speculation that Fitzpatrick might be on the trading block due to uncertainty about his long-term fit with the team.
Since arriving in 2019, Fitzpatrick has been among the league’s top safeties, earning four Pro Bowl selections and two First-Team All-Pro honors in six seasons with Pittsburgh. While recent injuries and a slight drop in production have raised concerns, his leadership and consistency remain valuable assets — especially if the Steelers aim to stay competitive in 2025.
With the offense potentially facing challenges (depending on whether Rodgers joins), trading Fitzpatrick could undermine the defense as well, creating issues on both sides of the ball.
The article speculates that the Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints could be potential trade partners, though ironically, the latter two are also seen as teams in various stages of rebuilding.
If rebuilding with Fitzpatrick appeals to those franchises, why wouldn’t the Steelers see his value?
Fortunately for Pittsburgh fans, actual roster decisions are made by professionals within the organization — not by frustrated online commentators.
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