PAT FREIERMUTH NEWS

Kenny Pickett and Pat Freiermuth have come up big for Steelers during big times Every quarterback needs his security blanket, and Freiermuth took a big step in becoming that for Pickett last year.

JUNE 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pat Freiermuth Admits Steelers Removed Crucial Piece of Offense The Pittsburgh Steelers decided to eliminate a critical part of any offense this past season.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nursing knee sprain Freiermuth suffered a knee sprain during Sunday's 28-14 win over the Browns, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Freiermuth was forced out of Sunday's season finale with a left knee sprain before recording a catch, but he's at least avoided a worst-case scenario injury. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the tight end has an ACL and MCL sprain, but won't need surgery. What remains to be seen is when Freiermuth will be ready for offseason activities. He racked up 63 catches for 732 and two touchdowns on 98 targets in his second NFL season.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth Leaves Browns Game With Knee Injury The Pittsburgh Steelers lose their tight end late in the game.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hurts knee Sunday Freiermuth was forced out of Sunday's game against the Browns with a left knee injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prior to his exit from the contest, Freiermuth didn't catch a pass. Connor Heyward and Zach Gentry will handle the reps at tight end for the Steelers for the rest of the game.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team with 36 yards Freiermuth caught three of six targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over Baltimore.

Impact Freiermuth was the Steelers' leading receiver in a contest during which neither quarterback sniffed 200 yards passing. Aside from his zero-target game against the Panthers in Week 15, the reliable tight end has provided a solid floor for fantasy managers at a position without much stability in 2022. Freiermuth carries a 63-732-2 receiving line into the final tilt of the regular season against the Browns on Sunday.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back against Raiders Freiermuth recorded seven receptions on eight targets for 66 yards in Saturday's 13-10 win over the Raiders.

Impact Freiermuth bounced back from a zero-catch performance in Week 15 to lead the Steelers in catches and yards. His effort was highlighted by 17- and 15-yard gains during the second half. Freiermuth has been affected by the Steelers' inconsistent offense, as he's topped 50 receiving yards in just three of his last seven games.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not targeted Sunday Freiermuth was not targeted in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Panthers.

Impact Freiermuth's previous season low for targets was four, so Sunday's lack of involvement from quarterback Mitch Trubisky certainly came as a surprise. Following an uncharacteristic goose egg, Freiermuth will now wait to see whether rookie Kenny Pickett (concussion) can return for Week 16's game versus the Raiders.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go after limited practice Freiermuth (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact One limited practice after two missed sessions was all it took to get Freiermuth's name off the injury report. The tight end will work as a security blanket for whichever quarterback gets the nod under center. Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky split first-team reps during the week, while Kenny Pickett (concussion) is listed as doubtful.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Freiermuth (foot) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Back-to-back DNPs make Freiermuth's status worth tracking as Sunday's game against the Panthers approaches. That said, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com previously noted that the tight end expects to play this weekend, a notion that would be supported by his return to practice in any capacity Friday.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to play through foot issue Freiermuth (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Per Pryor, Freiermuth said that he hurt his foot on his first reception in this past Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Ravens. While the tight end wasn't able to practice Wednesday, he expects to be available when the Steelers face the Panthers this weekend.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Managing foot issue Freiermuth played through a foot injury in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Ravens, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact The foot issue explains why Freiermuth played only 57 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps in the loss, though the tight end at least came through for fantasy managers by producing three catches for 33 yards and a touchdown. The injury could be something that affects his practice participation in Week 15, but at this stage the Steelers seem to believe that he'll be available for Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches end zone in loss Freiermuth secured three of six targets for 33 yards and a touchdown during the Steelers' 16-14 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact While Freiermuth had his lowest yardage total since Week 5 during Sunday's narrow loss to Baltimore, he managed to reach the end zone for the first time since Week 2. However, the 24-year-old has seen a slight decrease in playing time recently, while Zach Gentry's snap count has increased. Despite the similar snap counts in recent weeks, Freiermuth has been much more involved in Pittsburgh's passing game. Over his five appearances since the Steelers' Week 9 bye, the 2021 second-rounder has secured 21 of 34 targets for 263 yards and a touchdown.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Freiermuth Dealing With Undisclosed Injury After Ravens Game The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to announce the injury.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Trubisky to Freiermuth for 10-yard TD QB Mitch Trubisky fires a laser to TE Pat Freiermuth for 10-yard touchdown connection

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • STEELERS.COM

Jeff Zrebiec: Trubisky hits Pat Freiermuth for a 10-yard... - The Athletic Trubisky hits Pat Freiermuth for a 10-yard touchdown. It's now 16-14 Ravens. Steelers only needed 49 seconds to score a TD.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Muuuth! Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth forging his own path

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is forging his own identity in his second season

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big shift in Steelers' offense: Pat Freiermuth up; Diontae Johnson down Pat Freiermuth, with 597 receiving yards on the season, is one of just three tight ends who leads their teams.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Harris, running game gives Steelers offense an identity

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finding their footing behind running back Najee Harris

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pat Freiermuth Continues to Prove Steelers Right The second-year tight end has become an all-important part of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ turnaround.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Racks up 76 yards Freiermuth recorded three catches on five targets for 76 yards in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Falcons.

Impact Freiermuth was involved early, tallying two receptions for 19 yards on Pittsburgh's first possession. He managed only one catch thereafter, though he accounted for Pittsburgh's longest play from scrimmage with a 57-yard catch midway through the second quarter. Freiermuth continues to serve as a key target for rookie Kenny Pickett, as he now has at least three catches in each of his last six games. In that same span, he's topped 75 yards on three occasions.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons fail to cash in late opportunity in loss to Steelers

Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth led Pittsburgh with 76 receiving yards, but it was Atlanta's lack of execution late that decided this game...

DECEMBER 4, 2022

HIGHLIGHT: Pickett fires to Freiermuth QB Kenny Pickett fires to TE Pat Freiermuth for 9-yard gain to move the chains on third down

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • STEELERS.COM

Budding chemistry between Pickens, Pickett fueling Steelers

The budding chemistry between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver George Pickens is paying off

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Just four targets in Indy Freiermuth caught three of four targets for 39 yards in Monday's 24-17 win over the Colts.

Impact His only catch of the second half was a big one, as Freiermuth gained 17 yards down to the three-yard line on 3rd-and-six. Three plays later, Benny Snell punched in what turned out to be the game-winning touchdown on the ground. Freiermuth has at least 36 receiving yards in each of his past five games, but the second-year tight end will be looking for his first touchdown since Week 2 when the Steelers travel to Atlanta in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE