SOURCE: Steelers Reunite with Former First-Round Safety to Replace Minkah Fitzpatrick

Pittsburgh, PA – July 2, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed a former first-round safety to fill the void left by a blockbuster trade, sources told ESPN. The move aims to stabilize their secondary for a Super Bowl push.

After trading a star defender to Miami, Pittsburgh moved quickly to bolster their backfield. The returning veteran’s familiarity with the team could ease the transition, per Steelers Depot.

Terrell Edmunds, a 2018 first-round pick, was signed off the Jaguars’ practice squad, per ESPN. His 458 career tackles and 6 interceptions bring experience to replace Minkah Fitzpatrick.

The trade sent Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Miami for Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith, and a seventh-rounder, per NFL.com. Edmunds’ return addresses a critical safety gap.

Edmunds, 28, played 96 games for Pittsburgh from 2018-2024, excelling as a run-defender. “I’m home,” he told Steelers Now. His 2024 stint included 12 tackles, per Pro-Football-Reference.com.

Mike Tomlin praised Edmunds: “He knows our system,” per Steelers.com. Paired with Juan Thornhill and DeShon Elliott, he strengthens a secondary led by Ramsey and Darius Slay.

With $45 million in cap space, GM Omar Khan eyes further moves, per Spotrac. Edmunds’ one-year deal supports a 10-7 squad’s Super Bowl LX aspirations, per The Athletic.

As training camp opens July 24, Edmunds’ return calms Steeler Nation. Can he fill Fitzpatrick’s shoes? Pittsburgh’s revamped defense awaits. Stay tuned to ESPN.