Going into this offseason, the Steelers need at tight end was high. With Vance McDonald suffering through an injury-plagued season and the Steelers missing on Nick Vannett whom they acquired via trade, the position was one that had to be addressed. With the upcoming rookie class weak on paper, the team opted for the free agency route and added Eric Ebron to a 2-year 12 million dollar deal.
This move has been widely praised by the media, as Ebron has been a productive receiver during his time in the league.