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

The Pittsburgh Steelers parted ways with Minkah Fitzpatrick last month after six seasons with the team, sending the star safety to the Miami Dolphins in return for Jalen Ramsey.

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.

Speaking on an episode of Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show on 102.5 WDVE on Tuesday morning, team insider and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Gerry Dulac said Tomlin's desire to avoid "distractions" likely played a role in getting the deal done before camp starts Thursday.

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