In the first year under offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, tight end Pat Freiermuth was expected to have a huge breakout for the Pittsburgh Steelers as that game-changing pass-catching weapon.
The Steelers were banking on that, too, signing Freiermuth to a four-year, $48.4 million extension right before the start of the season.
So far, though, the tight end’s production has been limited. That’s not a surprise, though, as the rest of the offense’s passing game performance has also been limited.
Freiermuth has eight receptions for 66 yards through the first two games of the season, including a four-reception, 27-yard performance against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 and a four-reception, 39-yard performance against the Denver Broncos in Week 2.