The Steelers signed Eric Ebron to a two-year, $12 million dollar contract. That is a sign that the Steelers would like to roll out a 1-2 punch at tight end. Ebron was a Pro Bowler in 2018 and the Steelers would like him to get back to that form in 2020.
Pittsburgh now has two tight ends that are of starting quality, and that means they can start using more 12-personnel (one running backs with two tight ends) in passing situations. Despite the league’s 30th ranked offense just a season ago, this is turning into a very quarterback friendly offense for Ben Roethlisberger.