The Pittsburgh Steelers ’ trade for Jalen Ramsey was stunning not because they acquired the All-Pro cornerback, but because they traded their other All-Pro defensive back, Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Even though Minkah Fitzpatrick made the Pro Bowl in four of his five full seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the club's decision to trade for Jalen Ramsey on Monday was in an attempt to keep up with the rest of the AFC North.

They’ve been good for many, many years,” said one NFC executive of the Steelers. “At some point, you gotta take a swing. You owe it to the fans.”