A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys.
Your Depot After Dark for Aug. 22
MINKAH REUNION
Former Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick returned to Acrisure Stadium for Friday’s preseason game between Pittsburgh and the New York Jets. He made one tackle in very limited snaps with the starting Jets defense. Before the game, Fitzpatrick reunited with several of his former teammates. T.J. Watt and Fitzpatrick had some pretty great years together in the Black and Gold.
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RYAN CLARK’S SON SHINES
Ryan Clark attended Friday’s Jets-Steelers preseason game, but he may not have been rooting for his former team. Wearing his dad hat, Clark watched his son Jordan Clark, who is fighting to make the Jets’ roster. Like his father, Jordan Clark plays safety, and he had a solid game against Pittsburgh. He finished with a game-high six total tackles and also broke up a pass.
CHUBB RETIRES
Cleveland Browns great Nick Chubb announced his retirement Friday evening on Instagram.
“Today’s the day I’ve been avoiding for a while,” the four-time Pro Bowl running back wrote. “I wanted to end my career on a healthy note, along with a winning season, and I was able to do that.”
You can read the full statement below, but Chubb accomplished his goal by playing in all 17 regular-season games last season for the Houston Texans, who beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. That was probably extra sweet for Chubb, who spent most of his NFL career with the Browns.
Mike Tomlin replied to his announcement.
“Congratulations, Mr. Chubb. It was always a pleasure and a challenge to face you. Respect.”