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Steelers draft: Pat Freiermuth is not the tight end Pittsburgh needs

Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Pat Freiermuth (87). Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Pat Freiermuth is a solid player, but here’s why the Steelers should go a different route when it comes to the tight end position in the NFL Draft.

When you look at the Steelers roster since the end of last season, a lot has changed – and not for the better. Pittsburgh lost a number of notable players this year including Bud Dupree, Mike Hilton, Steven Nelson, and Matt Feiler. They also lost Maurkice Pouncey to retirement, and it appears offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva is unlikely to return as well.