Steelers Sign Robert Tonyan and Waive Chamon Metayer

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran tight end Robert Tonyan to a one-year contract on June 4. They also waived rookie undrafted free agent Chamon Metayer to create roster space.

The moves came during the team's mandatory minicamp. Tonyan, 32, reunited with quarterback Aaron Rodgers after spending several seasons together in Green Bay. He tried out with Pittsburgh over the past two days and impressed enough to earn the deal. Metayer had been signed by the Steelers right after the 2026 NFL Draft. The former Arizona State tight end recorded 38 receptions for 375 yards and four touchdowns in his final college season. Tonyan will compete for depth behind Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth. The Steelers' roster now stands at 91 players following the transactions.

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Pittsburgh Steelers free agency illustration showing acquisitions of Michael Pittman Jr. and Jamel Dean, loss of Calvin Austin III to Giants, and salary cap credit.
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Steelers complete first week of free agency with key additions and losses

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The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up the first week of the 2026 NFL free agency period with several roster moves, including trades and signings to bolster their offense and defense. They acquired wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and signed cornerback Jamel Dean, while losing speedster Calvin Austin III to the New York Giants. The team also received a salary cap credit of over $3.65 million for 2026.

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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Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan completed contract extensions with two key young players this week. The deals cover outside linebacker Nick Herbig and tight end Darnell Washington. Khan also added depth by signing tight end Robert Tonyan and linebacker Jamin Davis.

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded late-round picks with the Indianapolis Colts to acquire wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., then signed him to a three-year, $59 million contract. Reactions poured in from Ben Roethlisberger, NFL.com's Jeffri Chadiha, and Steelers insiders Aditi Kinkhabwala and Brooke Pryor, praising the move for its value, leadership, and fit alongside DK Metcalf.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2026 rookie minicamp on Friday as the team’s 10 draft picks took the field for the first time. Three of those rookies signed contracts on the opening day.

Following an active first week of 2026 NFL free agency signings that addressed key roster gaps (see prior coverage in this series), Robert Mays of The Athletic approves of the Pittsburgh Steelers' low-risk additions but doubts their alignment with building a championship roster beyond 2026.

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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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