*Breaking News: Steelers Extend Pat Freiermuth’s Contract*
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed tight end Pat Freiermuth to a four-year, $48.4 million contract extension ¹. This deal solidifies Freiermuth’s position with the team for the next several seasons. The 25-year-old tight end has proven to be a reliable receiver and has shown great potential in his first three years with the Steelers ².
Freiermuth’s new contract includes $23.38 million guaranteed and takes effect immediately ³. This extension is a testament to Freiermuth’s hard work and dedication to the team. Despite an injury-riddled 2023 season, Freiermuth has shown that he is a valuable asset to the Steelers’ offense.
The Steelers’ decision to extend Freiermuth’s contract comes as no surprise, given his impressive performance in the 2022 season. He became the second tight end in NFL history to catch at least 60 passes in each of his first two seasons, joining the Philadelphia Eagles’ Keith Jackson ³.
With this new contract, Freiermuth joins a tight end market that has seen significant salary increases in recent years. His deal is expected to have a ripple effect on the market, with other tight ends likely to negotiate similar contracts in the future ³.
The Steelers’ offense is expected to be more tight-end friendly under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, which bodes well for Freiermuth’s future with the team ⁴. With his new contract in hand, Freiermuth is poised to have a career year in 2024.
*Contract Details:*
– Four-year, $48.4 million contract extension ¹
– $23.38 million guaranteed ³
– Takes effect immediately ³
– Seventh-highest paid tight end in the NFL ¹
*Freiermuth’s Career Stats:*
– 155 receptions for 1,537 yards and 11 touchdowns ³
– 44 games played, 26 starts ³
– Second tight end in NFL history to catch at least 60 passes in each of his first two seasons ³
