Steelers, Pat Freiermuth agree to four-year, $48.4 million contract extension

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Shortly after extending Cam Heyward’s contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers have made another deal with a veteran starter. Pittsburgh is extending tight end Pat Freiermuth’s contract just ahead of its season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Freiermuth has agreed to terms on a four-year, $48.4 million extension, according to his agency. 

Freiermuth, 25, had been entering the final year of his rookie contract. The team’s primary tight end since his rookie season, the former Penn State standout caught 155 passes and 11 touchdowns during his first three seasons with the Steelers. 

As a rookie, Freiermuth led the Steelers with seven touchdown receptions in what was the final year of future Hall of Fame quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s career. He followed that year up by setting career highs in receptions (63) and receiving yards (732) during the 2022 season. 

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-09-06 17:36:41

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