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Heitritter: Why Pittsburgh Shouldn’t Re-Sign TE Zach Gentry This Offseason

The Pittsburgh Steelers head into the offseason having several players hitting free agency this offseason, creating various holes on the roster that the team needs to address prior to the start of the 2023 season. CB Cam Sutton, S Terrell Edmunds, and DL Larry Ogunjobi and Chris Wormley headline the list, but one underrated upcoming free agent is TE Zach Gentry.

Gentry has grown as a player the last two seasons in Pittsburgh, becoming the team’s de-facto #2 TE behind Pat Freiermuth, playing in their heavy sets as a big blocking presence. His play took a step back this past season, but his steady improvement to become a viable #2 option at the position has kept Pittsburgh from having to address TE behind Freiermuth.