A former NFL scout believes the Pittsburgh Steelers possess one of the league's top tight end groups. Bucky Brooks highlighted Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington for their blocking and receiving skills.
Brooks, writing for NFL.com, noted that the Steelers' tight ends excel at creating mismatches, especially in the run game. He praised their combined 74.2 percent catch rate and 37 receiving first downs from the 2025 season.
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Bleacher Report has released its projected 2026 starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Steelers, highlighting three unexpected offensive selections amid recent roster moves.
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.
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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.
Draft analyst Dane Brugler hailed the Pittsburgh Steelers' fifth-round selection of Indiana's Riley Nowakowski as his top Day 3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, predicting a 10-year NFL career due to his blocking, special teams prowess, and versatility. Steelers beat reporter Mark Kaboly noted the team sees him replacing Connor Heyward.
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NFL analyst Ryan Wilson said he has heard the Pittsburgh Steelers could consider Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Steelers hold multiple picks but face questions at tight end after roster changes. Sadiq, a dynamic athlete, impressed with strong college production and elite combine numbers.
Anonymous NFL executives expressed puzzlement over the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft selections, particularly first-round pick Max Iheanachor and later versatile players. The picks aim to bolster the offense under new head coach Mike McCarthy amid concerns at quarterback and left tackle. One standout addition, wide receiver Germie Bernard, drew widespread praise.
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers player James Harrison expressed excitement about the current team, comparing it to the squad when Ben Roethlisberger was drafted. He highlighted similarities in their run-heavy approach on his Deebo and Joe podcast. Harrison pointed to recent additions like Michael Pittman Jr. as key hints.