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

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.

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.