For the second game in a row, TE Pat Freiermuth had a surprisingly small role in the Steelers’ offensive game plan. Once again playing around a third or the snaps or less, he has seen just one target since Week 3. Although coaches talk about schematics against bigger-bodied defensive fronts, this is typical usage of personnel.
The Steelers made Pat Freiermuth one of the 10 highest-paid tight ends in the league in 2024. Then they did the same with Jonnu Smith after trading for him in late June. Smith has the most snaps by a Steelers tight end thus far, but Darnell Washington has had the biggest role.