Over the past two years, the Steelers have significantly invested in their tight end room to help improve the offense.

Pat Freiermuth signed a four-year, $48.4 million extension on September 6, 2024. Freiermuth is the ninth-highest-paid tight end in the league and earns an average annual value of $12.1 million.

In a blockbuster trade with the Miami Dolphins, including Minkah Fitzpatrick and Jalen Ramsey, Pittsburgh acquired Pro Bowler Jonnu Smith. Smith played for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in Tennessee (OC) and Atlanta (head coach).

Jonnu Smith’s cap hit for 2025 is $5.1 million. Arthur Smith’s offense centers around heavy offensive sets and two-tight-end personnel. It would be logical to believe the two veterans would be threats in the passing game through the first f

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