PAT FREIERMUTH NEWS

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

Inside the bromance between Pat Freiermuth and Zach Gentry, the Steelers' perfect TE pair One's a receiver who likes to chill. The other? A blocker who likes to grill. Together, they form the ideal TE duo, on and off the field.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Steelers defense coming up short against quality opponents

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is struggling to find any sort of consistency

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paces team in catches, targets Freiermuth caught eight of 12 targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 37-30 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Freiermuth led the Steelers in targets for a second consecutive week while setting a new season high in that category and also tying his season-high total in catches. His only touchdown came back in Week 2, but the second-year tight end has racked up at least 75 receiving yards in four of nine appearances this season. Freiermuth should remain a key target for rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett in Week 12 against the Colts.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Steelers in targets Freiermuth secured four of seven targets for 36 yards during the Steelers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Freiermuth has drawn at least seven targets in each of his three appearances since returning to action, but he managed only four receptions Sunday and was held under 40 yards for the third time this season. The 2021 second-rounder has nearly matched his yardage total from a year ago, as he's secured 36 of 55 targets for 403 yards and a touchdown over his first eight appearances in 2022.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Chase Claypool gone, Pat Freiermuth is poised to have expanded role in Steelers offense With Chase Claypool gone, Freiermuth is in line to receive more targets from Kenny Pickett.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Tallies 57 receiving yards Freiermuth recorded four receptions on seven targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 35-13 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Freiermuth finished behind only Diontae Johnson in targets and has at least seven targets in five of his seven games this season. He wasn't particularly efficient in Sunday's loss, though he still managed lengthy receptions of 21 and 18 yards. Volume alone makes Freiermuth valuable given that he plays tight end, though the poor state of the Steelers' offense continues to limit his ability to find the end zone and perform consistently.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full practice Freiermuth (ankle) returned to a full practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After being listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, the Steelers' starting tight end logged a full session Thursday, setting the stage for Freiermuth to play this weekend against the Eagles. In his return from a one-game absence due to a concussion this past Sunday against Miami, the 2021 second-rounder recorded 44 of a possible 75 snaps on offense en route to catching eight of his nine targets for a team-high 75 yards. Against Philadelphia, Freiermuth should continue to see enough volume to merit Week 8 fantasy lineup consideration.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by ankle Wednesday Freiermuth was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Freiermuth, who missed his team's Week 6 win over the Buccaneers due to a concussion, returned to action in this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, logging 44 of a possible 75 snaps on offense en route to catching eight of his nine targets for 75 yards. Now that he's on the injury report with an ankle issue, the tight end's status is worth monitoring in the coming days, but so far there's nothing to suggest that Freiermuth's availability for Sunday's game against the Eagles is in danger.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in return Freiermuth secured eight of nine targets for 75 yards during the Steelers' 16-10 loss to Miami on Sunday.

Impact Freiermuth missed last week's win over the Buccaneers due to a concussion, but he returned to action in Week 7 and led the Steelers in receiving yards during their narrow loss. The 23-year-old's efficiency has been somewhat inconsistent early in the year, but he's been targeted at least seven times in four of his first six appearances of the season.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion protocol Freiermuth cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Freiermuth is on track to return from a one-game absence and suit up versus the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. Quarterback Kenny Pickett also cleared the concussion protocol Friday, so Pittsburgh's offense will be at full strength to take on Miami. Freiermuth, a 2021 second-round pick, has drawn at least seven targets in three of the four contests he finished this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another full practice Freiermuth (concussion) practiced fully again Thursday.

Impact Freiermuth missed the the Steelers' Week 6 win over the Buccaneers while in the NFL's concussion protocol, but back-to-back full practices have the tight end on track to return to action Sunday against the Dolphins. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Freiermuth has been fully cleared to play in the contest or heads into the weekend carrying an injury designation.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Freiermuth (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact The tight end likely will return for Sunday night's game against the Dolphins, but it won't be certain until the Steelers announce his removal from concussion protocol. Rookie QB Kenny Pickett (concussion) was also a full participant Wednesday, following an early exit from Sunday's win over the Bucs. Freiermuth missed the upset victory, leaving Zach Gentry and Connor Heyward to split TE snaps for Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to increase practice activity Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Freiermuth remains in the concussion protocol but is on track to increase his workload in practice this week, Chris Halicke of DKP...

Impact After sustaining the third concussion of his two-year professional career in the Steelers' Week 5 loss to the Bills, Freiermuth wasn't able to gain clearance to suit up in this past Sunday's victory over the Buccaneers. While Freiermuth isn't out of the woods yet, the tight end looks to be trending in the right direction for this weekend's game in Miami. Freiermuth managed only limited activity in practices last week, but Tomlin's comments offer hope that the 23-year-old may return to the practice field Wednesday as a full participant.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Darren Waller, Pat Freiermuth, Dalton Schultz affecting Week 7 TE rankings Tight end is already fantasy football's thinnest position, and injuries to Darren Waller, Pat Freiermuth, and Dalton Schultz are further com...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Darren Waller, Pat Freiermuth, Dalton Schultz affecting Week 7 TE rankings Tight end is already fantasy football's thinnest position, and injuries to Darren Waller, Pat Freiermuth, and Dalton Schultz are further com...

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