Freiermuth, Washington a 'selfless' TE tandem

When tight ends coach Robert Kugler joined the Steelers, he'd already heard the reputations of his two primary players, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.

And everything he's seen out of that dynamic duo through the first half of his first season in Pittsburgh has lived up to the billing, on and off the field.

"They're very selfless. It's honestly impressive to see," Kugler said Friday after practice. "Coming in, everybody said they're great guys and it's a great room. I've been lucky and blessed. These guys are awesome."

Both could likely be true No. 1 tight ends on many of the other 31 teams in the NFL, but with the Steelers, they share the spotlight. Since Week 4, one or both has a…