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TEPIT40 insightsLatest Sep 15, 2026

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tonyan logged just two offensive snaps and three special teams snaps, a stark departure from the Arthur Smith era's heavy tight end usage. The Steelers' shift to 11 personnel under Mike McCarthy has significantly reduced his role.

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NegativeValueSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tonyan was a free agent addition to the offense in 2023; the source does not provide strong positive or negative assessment of this signing.

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NegativeValueSep 1, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Tonyan was a free agent acquisition in 2023 to the offense; the source's tone and context suggest this was not a positive addition to the Bears.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Robert Tonyan made the Steelers' 53-man roster as a tight end.

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NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tonyan appears in preseason action with the Steelers, carrying the ball during the Aug. 13, 2026 preseason game against the Packers. This is a minimal mention with no fantasy-specific context or role projection provided.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tonyan had a great preseason; the source would be surprised if he isn't on the 53-man roster, indicating strong likelihood of roster inclusion.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source projects Robert Tonyan will make the Steelers' 53-man roster at tight end, citing a strong preseason performance and expressing confidence he will be retained.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Steelers veteran pass catcher Robert Tonyan has been a consistent threat in preseason; the source notes that if backup QBs Allar or Howard can settle in, the Steelers' pass catching depth could shine.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tonyan has played for McCarthy before and all but cemented the TE3 role in the first preseason game.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Tonyan has played for McCarthy before and all but cemented the TE3 role in the first preseason game.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tonyan caught a 12-yard completion from Will Howard, one of the few positive offensive plays in the Steelers' preseason loss.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Tonyan had a nice 12-yard completion from Will Howard, one of the few positive offensive plays in the game.

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NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Robert Tonyan was targeted by Will Howard in the preseason opener against Green Bay for a touchdown pass, but the play was overturned upon review when Tonyan was ruled just shy of the plane.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Robert Tonyan has established himself as a clear favorite for the TE3 job with the Steelers. The source notes that Tonyan's emergence in the tight end competition may have contributed to Riley Nowakowski taking on a more fullback-heavy role, and indicates that the team appears to have only one running back spot available behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, with no need to keep four running backs and a fullback.

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PositiveUsageAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tonyan is a versatile veteran tight end who proved useful in the preseason opener with four catches for 61 yards; the source states 'Tonyan is a versatile veteran who proved useful in the first exhibition with four catches for 61 yards.'

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NegativeUsageAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end appeared to have a touchdown pass from Will Howard but was ruled down a yard short of the end zone in the Steelers' preseason game against the Packers.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Robert Tonyan was a key target for Will Howard during the Steelers' two-minute drill to close the first half, catching multiple passes including a pair of big gains to move the chains and a seam route that was initially ruled a touchdown but overturned and ruled short of the goal line.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Had several quality chunk plays over the middle during training camp. Was hit in stride by Drew Allar for what would have been a 50-yard touchdown on a downfield throw along the sideline. Listed as the third tight end on the Steelers' initial roster, but given his familiarity with Aaron Rodgers and quality of play this camp, he is expected to make the team.

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PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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PositiveUsageAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end caught a touchdown pass from Drew Allar on the first day of Steelers training camp; the throw was one of several standout plays that impressed attendees, showcasing Allar's timing on throws over the middle.

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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Changed to UFA on 1/12, making the tight end an unrestricted free agent.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Tonyan had 67 targets in 2022, one of 19 tight ends with 65 or more targets that year. This context is used to illustrate that even with significant tight end production available league-wide, Brian Daboll's New York Giants still ranked among the fewest in tight end targets (65) in 2022.

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PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL

Tight end caught the only touchdown pass thrown during three situational periods in training camp, connecting with rookie quarterback Drew Allar in the end zone on the final play of the day.

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PositiveUsageJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL

Tight end Robert Tonyan caught a touchdown pass from rookie Drew Allar on the final play of Wednesday's practice, the only touchdown scored in the three situational periods. The connection mirrors Tonyan's past work with Aaron Rodgers, suggesting he remains a target in the red zone.

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PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL

Tight end caught the only touchdown pass thrown during three situational periods in training camp, receiving the ball from rookie quarterback Drew Allar on the final play of the day.

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PositiveUsageJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL

Tonyan caught a touchdown pass from rookie Drew Allar on the final play of Wednesday's practice during the 11-on-11 two-minute drill; the source notes this was "just like old times," referencing Tonyan's prior connection with Aaron Rodgers.

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tonyan was the target on the final play of Day 1 practice, receiving a 25-yard rope from Drew Allar in the back of the end zone for a touchdown, demonstrating early involvement in the red zone passing game.

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PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Robert Tonyan caught a touchdown pass from Drew Allar from 15 yards out down the middle during Steelers training camp Day One, one of the two best throws of any quarterback during team drills.

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PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Robert Tonyan was on the receiving end of Drew Allar's closing practice touchdown pass from 15 yards out down the middle, one of the two best throws of any quarterback during team drills.

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PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Robert Tonyan caught a touchdown pass from Drew Allar from 15 yards out down the middle, one of the two best throws of any quarterback during team drills on Day One.

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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PositiveUsageJul 29, 202632BeatWriters

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The first training camp practice ends with Drew Allar throwing a TD to Robert Tonyan on a post route from the 14. They were doing a series of last play of the game sequences, with each QB getting a shot.

The first training camp practice ends with Drew Allar throwing a TD to Robert Tonyan on a post route from the 14. They were doing a series of last play of the game sequences, with each QB getting a shot.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Tonyan is competing to make a roster push in the Steelers' tight end room behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.

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NegativeBustJun 30, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Robert Tonyan was a great example of paying for touchdowns despite playing a ton of snaps; he didn't generate targets and had lower targets per route run, exemplifying why touchdown-dependent tight ends bust.

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