The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a dynamic offseason so far. They have made interesting moves, particularly by acquiring Justin Fields and Russell Wilson.
Wilson and Fields will be vying for the starting quarterback position, a spot that the Steelers have struggled to fill since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.
While the focus has been on the quarterbacks, the team also needs to pay attention to the receivers who will be catching passes from these new additions.
After Diontae Johnson’s departure in the offseason, the Steelers must ensure they retain their top talent. With Johnson gone, Pat Freiermuth may see more targets in 2024. He seems eager to contribute to the team for the long term, as evidenced by his recent remarks on a podcast, expressing his desire to stay in Pittsburgh for the rest of his career.
Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth on entering his fourth NFL season: "I want to be in Pittsburgh for the rest of my career. Hopefully, it shakes out that way"https://t.co/x00KYHgfoM pic.twitter.com/UZwa3w9CCd
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 8, 2024
It will be intriguing to witness what lies ahead for Freiermuth, particularly in the upcoming 2024 season.
With the Steelers making changes at quarterback, Freiermuth’s role may undergo substantial alterations, which could either work in his favor or create challenges.
While it appears that he is set to receive more targets, any inconsistencies between Wilson and Fields could result in a fluctuating workload from week to week.
The Steelers face a significant amount of work to position themselves as strong contenders in the now competitive AFC North.
The Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens are both poised to challenge for the division title next season, and the revamped Browns cannot be disregarded.
The question remains: Will Freiermuth and his teammates be able to compete effectively in this tough division?
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