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Behind the Steel Curtain fantasy football takes on Robert Tonyan
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All Behind the Steel Curtain insights about Robert Tonyan
NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Robert Tonyan logged just two offensive snaps in Week 1, a significant departure from the Arthur Smith era's heavy tight end usage. Tonyan also saw minimal special teams snaps (three), indicating limited involvement in the new offensive scheme.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Robert Tonyan made the Steelers' 53-man roster as a tight end.PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
The source projects Robert Tonyan will make the Steelers' initial 53-man roster as the third tight end, noting he had a great preseason and would be surprised if he isn't on the roster.PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Tonyan has played for McCarthy before and all but cemented the TE3 role in the first preseason game.PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
Tonyan had a nice 12-yard completion from Will Howard, one of the few positive offensive plays in the game.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Had four catches for 61 yards to become one of the team's top receiving targets in the preseason game; the source notes not to discount his past experience with Aaron Rodgers and identifies him as the likely TE3 if the Steelers keep a non-Riley Nowakowski tight end.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
The tight end was targeted on Will Howard's best play, a well-layered seam pass that placed the Steelers on the 1-yard line. The source notes Howard has been targeting TEs up the seam and on benders all camp, suggesting Tonyan could be a frequent target in the offense.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Robert Tonyan caught three passes from Will Howard during the two-minute drill to close the first half, including two big gains to move the chains and a seam route that was initially ruled a touchdown but overturned as short, setting up the goal line.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
Had several quality chunk plays over the middle during practice. Listed as third tight end on Steelers' initial roster. Expected to make the team given his familiarity with Aaron Rodgers and quality of play this camp; received a 50-yard touchdown-range throw from Drew Allar in stride.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Tonyan caught a touchdown pass from rookie Drew Allar on the first day of training camp, one of two impressive over-the-middle throws that had everyone in attendance talking. The source notes Allar's timing on throws over the middle has been a strength, with Tonyan's touchdown reception exemplifying this connection.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Tonyan was the target of Drew Allar's touchdown pass to close practice on Day One, a 15-yard throw down the middle that was one of the two best throws of any quarterback during team drills.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Tonyan is competing to make a roster push in the Steelers' tight end room behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.