By all accounts, Russell Wilson appears to be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback to beat this summer.
But which new teammates will the likely QB1 form a connection with during training camp and the preseason? According to The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly, one key bond has already begun forming this spring.
Starting tight end Pat Freiermuth “had a tremendous spring,” the veteran beat reporter relayed during a roster breakdown on July 9. “He instantly formed a bond with Wilson, and [offensive coordinator Arthur] Smith’s offense highlights the tight end.”
Throw in Freiermuth being in a contract year, and it is set up for him to have a Pro Bowl-caliber season,” Kaboly predicted. Adding: “Maybe that’s why a No. 2 receiver hasn’t been more of a priority so far?”
Freiermuth was a second-round selection in 2021. He has yet to truly breakout with the Steelers aside from a very solid 732-yard campaign in 2022 followed by an injury-riddled season last year.
