{"id":839742,"date":"2026-03-28T21:44:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T21:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/839742\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T21:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T21:44:24","slug":"pat-freiermuth-tabbed-as-steelers-most-valuable-trade-asset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/839742\/","title":{"rendered":"Pat Freiermuth Tabbed as Steelers’ Most Valuable Trade Asset"},"content":{"rendered":"

Steelers News<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"SteelersPittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth runs a route against the New England Patriots on Sept. 21, 2025. — Ed Thompson \/ Steelers Now\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

John Kosko of Pro Football Focus<\/a> recently named every NFL team\u2019s most valuable trade asset. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kosko thinks tight end Pat Freiermuth<\/a> has tremendous value.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Steelers have a reliable, every-down tight end in Pat Freiermuth, but more pressing needs along the offensive line as they try to remain competitive. Freiermuth earned a 67.4 PFF overall grade and a 68.5 PFF receiving grade in 2025, providing steady production as both a blocker and pass catcher on a team-friendly contract,\u201d Kosko wrote. <\/p>\n

\u201cHis well-rounded skill set makes him an appealing option for teams in need of a tight end. Trading Freiermuth could allow Pittsburgh to recoup draft capital to address the left side of the offensive line or add help at linebacker.\u201d<\/p>\n

Multiple teams actually showed interest in trading for Freiermuth, but the Steelers were not willing to part ways, according to a report by Mike DeFabo of The Athletic<\/a> in early March. <\/p>\n

\u201cAt least six teams would be interested in exploring the idea of acquiring tight end Pat Freiermuth, according to a league source,\u201d DeFabo wrote. \u201cHowever, at least right now, teams are being told he\u2019s not available.\u201d<\/p>\n

Freiermuth admitted during locker room clean out day that the 2025 season was a trying year for him<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Freiermuth finished the season with 41 receptions on 53 targets for 486 yards (11.9 average) and four touchdowns. Freiermuth\u2019s playing time dipped with the emergence of Darnell Washington and Jonnu Smith receiving snaps over him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would say that I am disappointed with the lack of opportunities I was given, but at the end of the day, I\u2019m a team player, and I was proud of myself for not making it about myself,\u201d Freiermuth said.<\/p>\n

\"PittsburghPittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth at practice on Sept. 11, 2025. \u2014 Ed Thompson \/ Steelers Now<\/p>\n

The offense improved under offensive coordinator Arthur Smith<\/a> in 2025, but his personnel usage was still confusing. Especially with how he utilized Freiermuth. Arthur Smith continued to play Jonnu Smith even though he lacked chemistry with Aaron Rodgers<\/a> all year.<\/p>\n

Freiermuth hopes to be more involved moving forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always about the team and what we can do to win,\u201d Freiermuth said. \u201cI feel like I could have been in situations where I could help the team win more. But the longer I\u2019m here, I would like to see myself involved more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Freiermuth also hopes Rodgers returns next season. If the four-time NFL MVP isn\u2019t back, Freiermuth will once again have another quarterback under center.<\/p>\n

\u201cPretty tough, especially as a pass-catcher,\u201d Freiermuth said on the possibility of having a different quarterback next season. \u201cI think it\u2019s going to be what, 10 quarterbacks in six years? It\u2019s pretty frustrating.\u201d<\/p>\n

Smith is now the OC at Ohio State<\/a>, so Freiermuth will not have to worry about playing in his offense anymore. More opportunities should be on the horizon for Freiermuth in Mike McCarthy<\/a>\u2018s West Coast offense.<\/p>\n

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