Many speculated that Fitzpatrick's lack of production played a role in facilitating his trade to the Miami Dolphins — and while Roethlisberger didn't deny that as a possibility, he argued that a downward trend in splash plays were a poor measure of talent.

Ben Roethlisberger mentions the X-factor the Steelers are missing in their locker room after the departure of Minkah Fitzpatrick originally appeared on A to Z Sports.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bombshell trade, a few days shy of the 4th of July, that shocked the NFL world, dealing Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins. The trade announcement first leaked with the Steelers acquiring All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey,