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Freiermuth poised for resurgence with Smith gone and McCarthy's TE-friendly scheme.
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Freiermuth is positioned for a career resurgence in 2026 after recording just 486 yards in 2025 despite playing all 17 games; with Jonnu Smith departing, he should claim the role of the team's top receiving tight end without heavy competition. He posted a career-best 11.9 yards per reception in 2025 and was productive when targeted down the seam, a route the Steelers underutilized. New offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy has a track record of elevating tight end production—he helped Dalton Schultz reach 808 yards in 2021 and Jake Ferguson 761 yards in 2023 in Dallas—suggesting Freiermuth could see increased featured usage in the 2026 offense.
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With the latter out of the picture in 2026, Freiermuth should have an easier time claiming the role of the team's top receiving tight end. McCarthy helped jump start the careers of both Dalton Schultz (808 yards in 2021) and Jake Ferguson (761 yards in 2023) during their time in Dallas.
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- Freiermuth is positioned for a career resurgence in 2026 after recording just 486 yards in 2025 despite playing all 17 games; with Jonnu Smith departing, he should claim the role of the team's top receiving tight end without heavy competition. He posted a career-best 11.9 yards per reception in 2025 and was productive when targeted down the seam, a route the Steelers underutilized. New offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy has a track record of elevating tight end production—he helped Dalton Schultz reach 808 yards in 2021 and Jake Ferguson 761 yards in 2023 in Dallas—suggesting Freiermuth could see increased featured usage in the 2026 offense.
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