Fitzpatrick tallied 10 tackles (eight solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.

Fitzpatrick totaled nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.

Fitzpatrick totaled seven tackles (five solo) during the Steelers' 13-9 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said at mandatory minicamp Wednesday that he "failed" to put Fitzpatrick "in the best position" during the 2023 season and intends for him to play more at free safety going forward, Joe Clark of Steelers Depot reports.

Fitzpatrick made 64 tackles (43 solo) and three pass breakups across 10 regular-season games in 2023.

Fitzpatrick (knee) said Thursday he will suit up for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Fitzpatrick (knee) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that he has optimism about Fitzpatrick's (knee) chances of playing in Sunday's wild-card game against the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Fitzpatrick (knee) is listed as inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.

Fitzpatrick (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.