Pittsburgh Steelers starting tight end Pat Freiermuth is in the concussion protocol for the second time this season. The first time he suffered a concussion, he was able to play the next week. But he was already practicing the next time they got back on the field. This time around, for whatever reason, he was a non-participant during Wednesday’s practice.
It remains to be seen if he practices today, but if he doesn’t, it’s hard to see him playing against the Kansas City Chiefs, especially as a rookie. In the event that he doesn’t play, a lot is going to fall upon the shoulders of Zach Gentry, a third-year veteran who has played very little prior to this season.