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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh Steelers' Pat Freiermuth Near Bottom of Tight End Rankings
Pittsburgh Steelers' Pat Freiermuth Near Bottom of Tight End Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers have many questions this offseason as they prepare for the 2025 campaign. Advertisement After a 10-7 regular season that saw a four-game losing streak to end the year, plus a one-and-done postseason appearance, Pittsburgh needs a turnaround year. But it'll be tough with no viable quarterback as the calendar flips to June. While the team has upgraded at wideout with the addition of DK Metcalf and subtraction of George Pickens, they're most likely not done adding offensive pieces. One of the existing pieces they'd like to count on is veteran tight end Pat Freiermuth. Freiermuth was taken in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Penn State with the No. 55 overall pick. He quickly established himself as a go-to target for Ben Roethlisberger and posted 497 yards on 60 catches with seven touchdowns. Advertisement The next year saw him improve with 732 yards on 63 catches with two scores with Kenny Pickett under center. But without a bona fide starting quarterback the past two seasons, Freiermuth's numbers have suffered, and he's not in the top 20 of the Pro Football Focus tight end rankings heading into 2025. 22. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers "Freiermuth had a nice bounce-back season in 2024, logging a career-high 68 catches and seven touchdowns. He also dropped five passes and fumbled three times while breaking just six tackles. His 70.0 PFF receiving grade was good, but with uncertainty in the Steelers' quarterback room, his production might take another hit in 2025." Advertisement The Steelers still don't have a quarterback for next season other than rookie Will Howard and Mason Rudolph. Without a savior under center, Freiermuth's numbers could once again suffer. Related: Steelers Ex 5th-Round Running Back Released From CFL Team Related: Steelers Rumored Interest in Dolphins Tight End Loses Steam This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
13-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Pat Freiermuth wasn't a fan of Najee Harris' Steelers criticism
Pat Freiermuth wasn't a fan of Najee Harris' Steelers criticism Najee Harris' sour grapes with the Pittsburgh Steelers were on full display during his first few media appearances with his new team—the Los Angeles Chargers—and Pat Freiermuth took exception to his close friend's comments. Appearing on The Christian Kuntz Podcast, Freiermuth expressed overall excitement for the next chapter of Harris' career but was less than thrilled with his post-Steelers criticisms: 'It's going to be tough, but I'm happy for [Harris] and his new opportunity. I didn't agree with the way he went out. I called him about it and we talked. Every guy is different.' Freiermuth is, of course, referencing Harris' criticism of the Steelers' training facility and the team's inability to form a consistent offensive identity during his four years in the Steel City. The big Steelers tight end even jokingly offered a challenge to the new Chargers running back ahead of Pittsburgh's 2025 trip to Los Angeles: 'We play L.A. this year. You know he's going to be running hard—but we're going to be hitting him harder.' While Freiermuth and Harris cleared the air, the former Steelers running back will likely have some explaining to do when he lines up across from the Steel City defense this season.
NBC Sports
10-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Pat Freiermuth: DK Metcalf, George Pickens will create conflict for defenses
Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth doesn't have any more of an idea about who will be the team's quarterback than anyone else, but he does think the team's eventual choice will be stepping into a good situation. Freiermuth's good feelings about the passing game are tied to the arrival of wide receiver DK Metcalf. During an appearance on the Kaboly and Mack podcast, Freiermuth was asked about speculation regarding a possible trade of wide receiver George Pickens this offseason and said his conversations with Pickens have him feeling like the two wideouts are going to share space in a lineup that will be a lot more potent now that Metcalf is in Pittsburgh. 'I've talked to GP a decent amount this offseason,' Freiermuth said. 'GP's a great guy, he's good to have in the locker room. Obviously, stuff happens on the field, but that's just part of playing football and being a competitor. He cares, he tries a lot, he works hard. He's a hell of a talent as well. Having him and DK on the outside, obviously with me in the middle of the field, is gonna cause defenses a lot of conflict. That's what I'm excited about. I know GP is ready to work with DK. GP is never shy of competition, so he's gonna rely on DK for his advice and stuff like that, but GP's ready to roll for sure.' The investment the Steelers made in Metcalf might signal that they're not ready to do the same with Pickens, but it could also set the 2022 second-round pick for a big contract year if those conflicted defenses are unable to hold him in check come the fall.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pat Freiermuth: We have all the belief in Mason Rudolph
Anyone hoping that Aaron Rodgers might break his silence and make an announcement about his 2025 plans on Wednesday night was disappointed, so the wait to find out if he'll be the Steelers quarterback will roll on. Tight end Pat Freiermuth is one of many people whose future will be impacted by that choice and he said on the Kaboly and Mack podcast that he's exchanged some DMs with Rodgers as the process has played out this offseason. Those exchanges didn't leave him with a better idea about Rodgers's plans, but he said he has trust in head coach Mike Tomlin and General Manager Omar Khan to put the team in a good position heading into the season. Advertisement Freiermuth said that his trust extends to quarterback Mason Rudolph, who returned as a free agent after spending 2024 with the Titans, as well. "As guys on the team, we have all the belief in Mason," Freiermuth said. "You know he made some big plays when he was here last, winning three straight games to make the playoffs. Whatever happens, happens, but we will see." While doubts exist about how Rodgers would fit in Pittsburgh, it's hard to imagine that going into the season with Rudolph as the No. 1 quarterback would have the city brimming with confidence about how the 2025 campaign will turn out for the Steelers.
NBC Sports
10-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Pat Freiermuth: We have all the belief in Mason Rudolph
Anyone hoping that Aaron Rodgers might break his silence and make an announcement about his 2025 plans on Wednesday night was disappointed, so the wait to find out if he'll be the Steelers quarterback will roll on. Tight end Pat Freiermuth is one of many people whose future will be impacted by that choice and he said on the Kaboly and Mack podcast that he's exchanged some DMs with Rodgers as the process has played out this offseason. Those exchanges didn't leave him with a better idea about Rodgers's plans, but he said he has trust in head coach Mike Tomlin and General Manager Omar Khan to put the team in a good position heading into the season. Freiermuth said that his trust extends to quarterback Mason Rudolph, who returned as a free agent after spending 2024 with the Titans, as well. 'As guys on the team, we have all the belief in Mason,' Freiermuth said. 'You know he made some big plays when he was here last, winning three straight games to make the playoffs. Whatever happens, happens, but we will see.' While doubts exist about how Rodgers would fit in Pittsburgh, it's hard to imagine that going into the season with Rudolph as the No. 1 quarterback would have the city brimming with confidence about how the 2025 campaign will turn out for the Steelers.
