One of the most intriguing elements of today’s National Football League (NFL) is the occasional incidents and confrontations that occur off the field.
Recently, such an event took place following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 13-10 loss against Cleveland Browns.
According to the reports by Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the heated argument between wide receiver Diontae Johnson and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has become the devolving point of view.
Diontae Johnson, Minkah Fitzpatrick reportedly got into heated argument after Sunday's loss at Cleveland. https://t.co/BR4XkohtLZ
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Things heated to the point that defensive lineman Cam Heyward and linebacker T.J. Watt had to step in to break things up.
Thus, it was a moment that called for the intervention of teammates to stop the situation from escalating.
order was reportedly restored in the locker room, team tensions only heightened when it was announced that the offensive coordinator, Matt Canada, was fired a few days after the heated incident.
The departure of Canada marked the end of an era but also paved the way for a thorough evaluation of the offense.
It will be interesting to see how the team will perform in the first test of this post-Canada era.
Will the Steelers rise to the occasion or falter under the increased scrutiny? This evaluation will take the form of the game against Cincinnati’s Bengals, who currently hold a record of 5-5 in contrast to the Steelers’ 6-4.
The game promises to be a showdown, with both teams vying for victory and the Steelers looking to prove a point without Canada.
Shouldering the weight of the new era may fall to quarterback Kenny Pickett, who so far, hasn’t had a stellar performance.
