PAT FREIERMUTH NEWS

Practices Tuesday Freiermuth (shoulder) participated in Tuesday's practice, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Freiermuth suffered a shoulder injury last week and was unable to appear in the Hall of Fame Game against Dallas. However, the 22-year-old's return to practice signals that he could make his NFL debut in Thursday's exhibition game against the Eagles. Freiermuth had performed well early in camp before he suffered his shoulder injury, and he's expected to compete for a role in Pittsburgh's offense ahead of his rookie season.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Thursday Freiermuth (shoulder) doesn't appear as if he'll play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Cowboys, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact The Steelers are taking a prudent approach with the rookie second-rounder after he injured his left shoulder at Tuesday's practice. Freiermuth's pro debut thus will have to wait until preseason Week 1 next Thursday in Philadelphia, at the earliest.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Harris' task: Improve Steelers' NFL-worst run game

Najee Harris was drafted to improve the Pittsburgh Steelers' NFL-worst rushing attack

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurts shoulder Freiermuth had ice taped to his left shoulder following an early exit from Tuesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The timing of the injury, even if it's minor, likely will prevent Freiermuth from making his NFL debut in the Hall of Fame Game against Dallas on Thursday. The rookie second-round pick reportedly has looked good through the first week of training camp, and he'll have three additional chances to suit up in exhibitions before the games begin to count. While unlikely to make a run at the Week 1 starting job, Freiermuth could poach some snaps and targets from fellow tight end Eric Ebron.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Can Steelers rookie Pat Freiermuth be the starting TE? Only time (and his ability to block) will tell The Penn State product has been a standout in the early days of camp, but he knows the real work starts Wednesday — when the pads come on.

JULY 27, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Skinny Post: Steelers will take a break, then 'turn the volume up' at Heinz Field Each day our Steelers insiders will provide you with the skinny on the biggest things we are watching in training camp. One big thing: Sunda...

JULY 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

NFL player comparisons for Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth The Steelers are really high on rookie tight end, Pat Freiermuth. Here are his high-end, low-end, and most likely player comparisons in the...

JUNE 13, 2021 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Williamson Draft Review: Pat Freiermuth SNR’s Matt Williamson reviews the Steelers second round draft selection

MAY 29, 2021 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers sign Freiermuth The team signed second-round pick Pat Freiermuth, the tight end from Penn State

MAY 25, 2021 • STEELERS.COM

Polls: The Steelers' draft class is broadly popular The Steelers’ 2021 draft class has been complete for a few weeks now, and by and large, fans seem to be pleased with the group. Polling for...

MAY 24, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pat Freiermuth is the best pick of the Steelers 2021 draft The Steelers have a knack for drafting well and finding diamonds in the rough. It is also exciting when they get a good name like Pat Freier...

MAY 19, 2021 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Pat Freiermuth Has Big Expectations for Rookie Season With Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers added a pair of playmakers with their first two picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, including RB Najee Harris and TE Pat Fr...

MAY 18, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Q&A: Pat Freiermuth Please, no more "Baby Gronk"

MAY 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

For Penn State, who’s next after Micah Parsons, Odafe Oweh, Pat Freiermuth and three other 2021 NFL draft picks? The Nittany Lions may struggle to produce their top three picks in the 2021 NFL draft.

MAY 15, 2021 • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers rookie minicamp: Tight end Pat Freiermuth ready to make a name for himself Rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth said Ben Roethlisberger is taking him and fellow rookies Najee Harris and Kendrick Green to dinner Saturday...

MAY 14, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Don’t call him ‘Baby Gronk’ – Steelers rookie, former PSU TE Pat Freiermuth ‘hates it’ Would “Baby Heath” work for Pat Freiermuth? Because the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tight end isn’t a fan of being called “Baby Gronk.” “I ha...

MAY 14, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Draft deep dive: Can Pat Freiermuth help the Steelers' running game? Scouts have had plenty to say about the Steelers’ draft picks in the weeks since the NFL draft. But what do those who’ve watched them closes...

MAY 14, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Check out Steelers UDFA QB Roland Rivers III throwing to TE Pat Freiermuth Did the Steelers discover Roland Rivers at the Penn State pro day?

MAY 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Grading the 2021 NFL Draft: AFC North report cards

Rob Rang grades the AFC North draft classes, giving Baltimore high marks and thinking out loud about Cincy's choices.

MAY 5, 2021

Is Pat Freiermuth the player the Steelers have been missing? The Steelers selected Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth in the second round of the NFL Draft. Is he the player the team has been missing?...

MAY 1, 2021 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers legend Heath Miller wishes rookie TE Pat Freiermuth luck Heath Miller seems to endorse the pick of Pat Freiermuth.

MAY 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Heads to Pittsburgh The Steelers selected Freiermuth in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 55th overall.

Impact Though Kyle Pitts is the headliner of this year's tight-end group, Freiermuth projects as a more conventional player at that spot who can be a difference maker in the Steel City. A local product out of Penn State, Freiermuth was extremely productive when healthy. He caught 69 of 110 targets for 875 yards and 15 touchdowns through his first two seasons and was on a strong pace in 2020 (23 catches, 310 yards, one score) through four games before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury that also prevented him from testing at the pro day. As for his fit, Freiermuth should immediately challenge Eric Ebron for the starting tight end spot in Pittsburgh.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE