We've officially entered the training camp edition of the Pittsburgh Steelers' countdown to kickoff. With fans needing to wait only 39 more days until the Steel City brand of football returns when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13, we'll take a look at the most recent and best players to ever wear No. 39.
Steelers current No. 39: Malik Harrison
Harrison, who last wore No. 50 in 2025, switched jersey numbers to No. 39 in 2026.
Last 5 Steelers to wear No. 39
- Malik Harrison, 2026-present
- Daryl Porter Jr., 2025
- Minkah Fitzpatrick, 2019-2024
- Terrell Watson, 2017
- B.W. Webb, 2014
Best No. 39 in Steelers history: S Minkah Fitzpatrick
The greatest No. 39 in franchise history is former Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, was traded to Pittsburgh in 2019, where he'd emerge as one of the league's top safeties.
From 2019 to 2024, Fitzpatrick appeared in 88 games for Pittsburgh, including 88 starts,
recording 18 interceptions, four defensive touchdowns, and 516 combined touchdowns. During his Steelers career, Fitzpatrick was named to five Pro Bowls, and earned three First-Team All-Pros honors.
Fitzpatrick was traded once more to the Dolphins in 2025, only to traded yet again to the New York Jets in 2026, where he'll look to return to his playmaking self at 29 years old.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Former Steelers All-Pro safety leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 39
