Diontae Johnson, Minkah Fitzpatrick Get into 'Heated' Argument in Steelers' Locker Room

Altercation in the Locker Room

Following the Steelers' game against the Cleveland Browns, wide receiver Diontae Johnson and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick engaged in a heated argument in the team's locker room, according to sources.

The altercation was eventually broken up by teammates Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt, who emphasized the importance of the team sticking together.

However, the incident left a mark on the Steelers, leading to the firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada just two days later.

On-Field Frustration and Continued Argument

Diontae Johnson's frustration during the game was evident, as he was seen having an animated conversation with head coach Mike Tomlin on the sideline.

The frustration didn't end there, as sources revealed that Johnson continued to confront the coaches in the locker room, which led to a heated exchange with Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Teammates Heyward and Watt intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further.

Impact on the Team and Coaching Change

The argument between Johnson and Fitzpatrick highlights the effect of the Steelers' struggling offense on the team as a whole.

Tempers flared and emotions took over, even affecting some of the team's top players.

This incident, along with the overall inept offensive performance, prompted the Steelers to make the decision to fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada.

It was the team's first in-season coaching change since 1941.

Moving Forward

Despite the altercation, sources within the team believe that the Steelers have managed to move on and that the incident hasn't affected their preparation for the next game against the Bengals.

Running backs coach Eddie Faulkner will take over as the new offensive coordinator for the rest of the season, with quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan as the primary playcaller.

The team acknowledges that they let down Canada and are determined to improve.