The news that third-year tight end Pat Freiermuth will miss even more time after aggravating his hamstring in his return to practice earlier in the week is a bit deflating as the Steelers desperately need the version of Freiermuth that gives defenses fits in the middle of the field offensively.
But, for second-year tight end Connor Heyward, the young tight ends room featuring himself, rookie Darnell Washington and second-year pro Rodney Williams under position coach Alfredo Roberts is in a good place from a preparation standpoint moving forward despite the absence of Freiermuth.
Speaking to reporters Friday from the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side, Heyward stated that he feels the tight ends are well prepared for the matchup against the Rams after playing so much against the Baltimore Ravens without Freiermuth, and then having the bye week to prepare as well.