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OCTOBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers' Pat Freiermuth Won't Suit Up Sunday vs. Bucs Pat Freiermuth won't play Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • NESN.COM

Won't play Sunday Freiermuth (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Freiermuth, who suffered a concussion against the Bills last weekend, was listed as a limited practice participant this week, but he's still in the concussion protocol and will now look to gain clearance to play ahead of Week 7 action. In his absence, fellow tight end Zach Gentry (who notched five catches against Buffalo) is line to see an expanded role versus Tampa Bay along with 2022 sixth-rounder Connor Heyward.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Freiermuth (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pittsburgh also listed Freiermuth as a limited participant on its initial Week 6 injury report released Wednesday, so it's unclear if he's made any tangible progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol a day later. According to Curt Popejoy of USA Today, the concussion Freiermuth sustained in last Sunday's loss to the Bills was his third in his first two seasons in the NFL, and his history could make it tougher challenge for him to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in advance of this weekend's game against Tampa Bay. If Freiermuth isn't able to play, Zach Gentry and Connor Heyward would see increased roles at tight end.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Kyle Pitts, Pat Freiermuth, Dawson Knox, more TEs affecting Week 6 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Kyle Pitts, Pat Freiermuth, Dawson Knox, and Dalton Schultz headline the standout tight ends who are hoping to play in Week 6. Get the lates...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Officially limited at practice Freiermuth (concussion) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact During this past Sunday's blowout loss at Buffalo, Freiermuth made an early exit from the contest due to a concussion. After initially listing Freiermuth as a non-participant on the first Week 6 injury report, the team issued a correction later Wednesday, noting that he practiced in a limited capacity. With that knowledge, Freiermuth is further along in the protocol for head injuries than thought and has a clearer path to being available Sunday against the Buccaneers. The second-year player has two chances this week to get back to full participation in practice, at which point the team may provide some clarity into his upcoming availability.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Freiermuth (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Freiermuth remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, while fellow tight end Zach Gentry missed Wednesday's practice with a knee injury. If neither Freiermuth nor Gentry is able to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, rookie Connor Heyward would be the Steelers' next man up at tight end.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth Leaves Bills Game After Blow to Head The Pittsburgh Steelers tight end suffered a scary injury in Week 5.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Suffers concussion Sunday Freiermuth won't return to Sunday's game against the Bills after sustaining a concussion, Burt Lauten of Steelers.com reports.

Impact Prior to leaving the contest, Freiermuth caught both of his targets for 12 yards. In his absence, Zach Gentry and Connor Heyward are next up for the Steelers' TE snaps. Freiermuth will now look to progress through the NFL's concussion protocol ahead of next weekend's game against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up seven receptions Freiermuth secured seven of nine targets for 85 yards during the Steelers' 24-21 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Freiermuth led the Steelers in targets and receptions during Sunday's matchup, and he remained productive in spite of the team's quarterback change at halftime. The 2021 second-rounder has been somewhat inconsistent over the first few weeks of the year, but he's now had at least seven targets in three of the first four games. Regardless of whether Mitch Trubisky or Kenny Pickett starts under center for the Steelers going forward, Freiermuth will likely continue to see plenty of looks in the passing game.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Quick Fix is Pat Freiermuth The Pittsburgh Steelers can get their offense over the hump by looking at their tight end.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Week 4 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Tight Ends The Jets defense has been tough on tight ends this season, so where does Pat Freiermuth figure in Michael Fabiano’s Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em?

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SI.COM

Held in check Week 3 Freiermuth brought in two of four targets for 41 yards in the Steelers' 29-17 loss to the Browns on Thursday night.

Impact The talented tight end actually finished second in receiving yards for the Steelers on the night, but Freiermuth had been shut out on the stat sheet until Pittsburgh's penultimate drive. Freiermuth did contribute a 26-yard grab, however, establishing a new career high with his third reception of over 20 yards on the season. The Penn State product's target total was a season low, but he'll have a good chance to bounce back while facing an inconsistent Jets defense in a Week 4 home matchup a week from Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deep trouble? Steelers look to revive sluggish pass game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for an offensive spark as they prepare to play Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Finds end zone against New England Freiermuth hauled in four of seven targets for 22 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Freiermuth was much less efficient against the Patriots after catching five passes for 75 yards during last week's season-opening win over Cincinnati, but he was the only Pittsburgh pass catcher to reach the end zone during Sunday's low-scoring loss in Week 2. The 23-year-old had a late-season surge as a rookie in 2021, and he's gotten off to a hot start to begin the 2022 campaign even though the Steelers' offense has failed to top 200 yards in either of their first two games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

TOUCHDOWN! Mitch Trubisky to Pat Freiermuth 8-yard TD vs. Patriots in Week 2 | #NEvsPIT on CBS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Patriots Problem: Steelers Tight Ends? Pittsburgh tight end Pat Freiermuth possesses both the size and agility to be a mismatch for any New England defender lined up on him.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Racks up 35 yards Freiermuth caught both of his targets for 35 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Jaguars.

Impact Freiermuth saw his first action of the preseason and played the entire first half with both Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett under center. The second-year tight end only caught passes from Pickett, highlighted by a 24-yard gain just before halftime that set up a touchdown. Freiermuth will look to build off a solid rookie season, though he'll be catching passes from a new quarterback while also facing increased competition for targets due to the addition of rookie wide receiver George Pickens.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pickett finds a wide open Freiermuth downfield for 24-yard gain Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett finds a wide open tight end Pat Freiermuth downfield for 24-yard gain.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • NFL.COM

Promising Pickens dazzles in preseason opener with Steelers

George Pickens has been the talk of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, as he has turned heads with his big-play ability through three weeks of workouts at St. Vincent College

AUGUST 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Freiermuth (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Out for over a week with hamstring tightness, Freiermuth may be eased back into practice and won't necessarily pay in Saturday's preseason opener against Seattle. He might not have played anyway, with his status as the starting tight end locked up after a rookie campaign with 60 receptions and seven TDs -- rare territory for a first-year TE. The one thing lacking was any impact downfield, with Freiermuth averaging a mere 8.3 yards per catch at an average target depth of 5.8. He did break eight tackles, tied for fourth most among tight ends, so he isn't necessarily destined to be a catch-and-fall guy. It remains to be seen if QB Mitch Trubisky (or rookie Kenny Pickett, eventually) can help Freiermuth produce more big plays in Year 2.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers are tweaking their offense to find bigger roles for Pat Freiermuth and other young tight ends Freiermuth had a big rookie season, but the Steelers are looking to expand his role.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Not practicing Tuesday Freiermuth (hamstring) won't practice Tuesday, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact The same applies to top back Najee Harris (foot) and wideout Chase Claypool (shoulder), with Lolley indicating that none of the injuries to Pittsburgh's key skill players are considered serious. Next up for tight end reps in Freiermuth's absence are Zach Gentry, Kevin Rader and Connor Heyward.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring issue Coach Mike Tomlin revealed Friday that Freiermuth is dealing with a hamstring injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Freiermuth was forced out of Thursday's practice early, with what was described as "some lower-body tightness." Now we know that the tight end -- who didn't practice Friday -- is managing a hamstring concern. Next up for practice reps in Freiermuth's absence are Zach Gentry, Kevin Rader and Connor Heyward.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits practice early Freiermuth (lower body) exited Thursday's practice early, Alan Saunders of Steelersnow.com reports.

Impact The report relays that coach Mike Tomlin indicated that the Steelers' top tight end "experienced some lower-body tightness" and will be evaluated further. "We'll exercise that necessary precaution, get him evaluated and not let a small thing become a big thing," Tomlin added. Until Freiermuth is able to return to practice, Zach Gentry, Kevin Rader and Connor Heyward are next up for the team's TE reps.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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