The Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024 committed to TE Pat Freiermuth as a building block of their future. Entering the final year of his rookie deal, he signed a four-year extension worth $48.4 million. If the Steelers didn’t get $12.1 million worth out of him this season, though, they only have themselves to blame.
Despite playing a career-high 776 snaps across 17 games, Freiermuth saw just 78 targets all season. He was very efficient when targeted, catching 83.3 percent, or 65 receptions. With that he gained 653 yards and scored seven touchdowns, matching a career high. Yet for many, it feels like there is still so much more meat on the bone.