Pat Freiermuth Injury Update: Is Pat Freiermuth Playing Tonight?
Pat Freiermuth is playing tonight. That’s the headline Steelers fans have been quietly hoping to hear. After weeks of whispers about his limited snaps and concerns about his early-season struggles, the tight end was cleared and took the field in the Thursday night matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. He’s active, healthy, and yes, catching at least a few of those much-missed targets again.
The truth is, his start to the 2025 season hasn’t been the dream fans imagined. Eight receptions for just 76 yards and not a single touchdown, those aren’t the kind of stats you’d expect from one of Pittsburgh’s most reliable pass-catchers. But football careers are wavy like that; one month you’re the go-to red-zone threat, the next you’re wondering why your quarterback seems to have forgotten your number. Mike Tomlin even hinted earlier in the season that the Steelers were rotating more tight ends, spreading reps between Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington. Still, for those who saw Freiermuth light up defenders in 2021 and 2022, it’s tough to watch him fade into the background.
When Pat Freiermuth is healthy and locked in, he changes the field. His size and instinct make him dangerous up the seams, especially in clutch moments. Maybe tonight’s that turning point we’ve been waiting for. Maybe he finds the end zone again, smiles that half-grin that says “I’m back.” Steelers fans could use some of that hope because for a team scratching through AFC North battles, every spark counts.
If he does score tonight, don’t be surprised if the fan chants in Pittsburgh sound just a little prouder, a little louder. Freiermuth’s story isn’t done, it’s just waiting for the next big play.
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