Since trading George Pickens, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of depth at receiver has been a topic of discussion. However, someone who’s not getting as much recognition is tight end Pat Freiermuth. Coming off a solid 2024 season, with a chance to get even more opportunities with Aaron Rodgers throwing him the ball, Freiermuth was named the Steelers’ potential breakout player, via The Athletic’s Jacob Robinson.
“Everyone’s searching for the Steelers’ No. 2 receiver. Here he is,” Robinson wrote. “He [Freiermuth] actually ended 2024 as their No. 1 target, leading the team in every receiving category during the season’s second half (targets, receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns).