PAT FREIERMUTH #88 - TIGHT END - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
486  YDS  •
41  REC  •
4  TD 
#88 - TIGHT END - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
486 YDS
41 REC
4 TD
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Pat Freiermuth's Biggest Year: Steelers' No. 19 Player PITTSBURGH — There’s no Pittsburgh Steelers player under more pressure to succeed in 2026 than tight end Pat Freiermuth. The organization's...
JULY 17 • SI.COM
Could have bigger role in 2026 Freiermuth is a candidate to take on a larger role in Pittsburgh's passing game during the 2026 campaign, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Freiermuth was targeted only 54 times in 17 regular-season games in 2025, tying Jonnu Smith for the lead among Pittsburgh's tight ends while Darnell Washington drew 43 targets. Smith is no longer on the team, and while the Steelers made a high-profile addition at wide receiver by bringing in Michael Pittman, they also lost running back Kenneth Gainwell, who led the team with 73 catches last season. It's worth noting that Aaron Rodgers typically hasn't relied heavily on tight ends, as no tight end has recorded a regular season with more than 767 receiving yards on a team quarterbacked by Rodgers.
JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Former Steelers TE Slams Pat Freiermuth Mistake PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are relying on their tight end duo of Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington to be massive (pun intende...
JUNE 25 • SI.COM
Najee Harris Congratulates Former Steelers Teammate After Wedding PITTSBURGH -- There was nothing but love between Pat Freiermuth and Najee Harris throughout their time as teammates together. Now, even with...
JUNE 22 • SI.COM
Pat Freiermuth Explains How Steelers Rookie QB Has Grown There's going to be a learning curve for any rookie quarterback entering the NFL, and it's been no different for Drew Allar in his opening w...
JUNE 6 • SI.COM
Darnell Washington extension may have reshaped Pat Freiermuth's future The Pittsburgh Steelers are poised to pivot from Pat Freiermuth to Darnell Washington as their tight end of the future.
JUNE 5 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
WATCH: 2026 Minicamp Wrap Up with Pat Freiermuth Pat Freiermuth joins Missi Matthews and Mike Prisuta to break down everything that you need to know from minicamp
JUNE 4 • STEELERS.COM
WATCH: Pat Freiermuth Media Availability Pat Freiermuth spoke to the media on Thursday, May 28
MAY 28 • STEELERS.COM
Steelers make move on Pat Freiermuth's contract to free up cap space Maybe predicting future moves, the Pittsburgh Steelers made some modifications to Pat Freiermuth's contract to free up cap space.
MAY 24 • BOLAVIP.COM
Has contract restructured The Steelers and Freiermuth agreed to a restructured contract Saturday, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.
Impact As a result, Freiermuth's cap hit for the 2026 campaign will decrease from its current $11.2 million. Pittsburgh's tight end room lost both Jonnu Smith (released) and Connor Heyward (signed with Raiders) this offseason, which leaves Darnell Washington (forearm) as the only established option at the position aside from Freiermuth. With QB Aaron Rodgers back in the fold as well, Freiermuth may be poised for an uptick in volume after putting together a 41-486-4 line on 54 targets in 17 regular-season games in 2025.
MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Pat Freiermuth Media Availability (May 20) Pat Freiermuth spoke with the media Wednesday, May 20
MAY 20 • STEELERS.COM
SPOTTED: Aaron Rodgers secretly captured enjoying ice cream in Pittsburgh with Mason Rudolph and Pat Freiermuth Football fans in Pittsburgh got a surprise treat on Friday night when Aaron Rodgers was spotted casually enjoying ice cream at Kool Cones.
MAY 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Even Steelers players were left in the dark by Aaron Rodgers during NFL Draft Pittsburgh Steelers stars Pat Freiermuth and Joey Porter Jr. know as much about Aaron Rodgers future as fans do — and it's not much.
APRIL 26 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Tight end Jonnu Smith released by Steelers after disappointing 2025 season

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released tight end Jonnu Smith
MARCH 5 • Associated Press
Aaron Rodgers Praises Steelers Teammate For Persevering Through Down Year Aaron Rodgers gave Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth a shout-out during his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show."
MARCH 5 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM
Steelers Reportedly Receiving Heavy Trade Interest For Veteran Pass-Catcher The Pittsburgh Steelers have received a lot of trade interest in Pat Freiermuth this offseason.
MARCH 2 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM
Omar Khan's NFL Combine comment revives hope in Steelers' forgotten star Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan's comments on Pat Freiermuth insist the forgotten star has a bright future.
FEBRUARY 25 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Steelers GM Wants This Veteran To Have Bigger Role Next Season Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan wants tight end Pat Freiermuth to have a bigger role on offense going forward.
FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM
Modest numbers in 2025 Freiermuth secured 41 of 54 targets for 486 yards and four touchdowns across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025.
Impact Freiermuth paced Pittsburgh's tight ends in receiving production, but his ceiling was significantly capped by the presence of both Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington (forearm), as well as the run-first schematic design of former offensive coordinator Arthur Smith (now at Ohio State). The 27-year-old right end remains under contract through the 2028 season and will retain a consistent role in Pittsburgh's offense, but both Smith and Washington are set to return in 2026, and the first read for red-zone opportunities will consistently be wide receiver DK Metcalf. Those factors will make Freiermuth a deep sleeper in 2026 fantasy drafts, and it's difficult to envision an upside scenario for him even if new head coach Mike McCarthy manages to spark things on offense.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
New Steelers hire sends crystal-clear message to Pat Freiermuth The Pittsburgh Steelers hire of Brian Angelichio should be music to Pat Freiermuth's ears heading into an important off-season.
FEBRUARY 5 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
3 winners and 2 losers for Steelers after Mike McCarthy Hire Jaylen Warren and Pat Freiermuth are among the biggest winners for the Pittsburgh Steelers after Mike McCarthy's hiring.
JANUARY 27 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
These key Steelers could be on the chopping block under a new HC The Pittsburgh Steelers will eventually have to make a tough decision concerning their playmaker depth with Calvin Austin III and Pat Freier...
JANUARY 20 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Steelers Wild Card loss could force key X-factor to find greener pastures The Pittsburgh Steelers made their stance on tight end Pat Freiermuth abundantly clear during a poor Wild Card performance.
JANUARY 13 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Is Pat Freiermuth playing tonight? Why Steelers TE is off to slow start in wild-card game | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is off to a slow start in the wild-card game against the Houston Texans on Monday night. Here's...
JANUARY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Pat Freiermuth and 2 Other Great DFS Tight End Value Picks for Wild Card Weekend These three Tight Ends project to have great output at-cost in Wild Card Weekend DFS.
JANUARY 8 • SI.COM
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