New Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio expressed enthusiasm for expanding the roles of tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington during a media session on Tuesday.
Angelichio, in his first year with the team, told reporters he is excited to push the envelope with the pair as OTAs continue this spring. The comments came amid roster changes at the position after the Steelers released Jonnu Smith and lost Connor Heyward to free agency.
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New Pittsburgh Steelers coordinators shared their visions for key players and schemes during Friday's pre-draft media sessions at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham praised T.J. Watt and outlined a flexible defense, while offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio highlighted the tight end group. Special teams coordinator Danny Crossman expressed hope for draft help on returns.
The Pittsburgh Steelers added 10 rookies in the 2026 NFL Draft and six undrafted free agents, including players at tight end and inside linebacker. Despite these moves, the team could seek veteran upgrades at those positions before training camp. Roster spots remain fluid as the Steelers aim to bolster depth.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to start their organized team activities on Monday. Rookies and veterans will practice together for the first time since rookie minicamp concluded a little over a week ago.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the 2026 season with two roster spots still open after the NFL Draft. Analysts point to punter, tight end and wide receiver as areas requiring attention before training camp begins.
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Building on an active free agency and trade for Michael Pittman Jr., the Pittsburgh Steelers added a 10-player 2026 draft class to bolster their roster under new coach Mike McCarthy. Beat writer Mike DeFabo assesses the team as stronger overall, though uncertainties linger at offensive line, defense, and quarterback.
Building on their post-2026 NFL Draft undrafted free agent signings at tight end, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Lake McRee has earned high praise from The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner as one of his favorite UDFAs. Baumgardner spotlighted McRee's run-blocking tenacity despite past injuries, positioning him as a contender for the TE3 role.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers intend to offer multi-year contract extensions to several members of their 2023 draft class this offseason. If successful, the moves would mark the first such class achievement in 15 years.