Less than three days after unleashing a hit that ended Nick Chubb’s season, Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick opened up about the play and shared a message for the Browns star running back.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Fitzpatrick shared his sympathies for Chubb after stating he had no ill will on the tackle and defending himself from the criticism he’s faced in the aftermath. The unfortunate play occurred in the second quarter on Monday Night Football, when Chubb suffered a horrific left knee injury after Fitzpatrick hit him in the legs as teammate Cole Holcomb tackled him high.
“Very unfortunate, it’s a tough, tough injury,” Fitzpatrick said. “Unfortunately, it’s part of the game that we play. I know, people are going to say I had ill will behind the tackle, that’s not the case whatsoever. I’m a guy that’s a competitor, that’s gonna go out there and play the game. I’m chippy, I’m edgy, of course, but I’m not a dirty player.
