Jeanty played the part of the lead back in practice, with rookie @Mike Washington Jr.
and @Dylan Laube sprinkled in. Along with the running backs, there's a growing presence with the fullback position on the field. Connor Heyward is getting an handful of reps either blocking for the running back or getting involved in the passing game.
Mike DeFabo·
In 2025, Freiermuth’s base salary jumped from just over a million dollars to nearly $10.8 million, making him one of the 10 highest-paid players at his position. The Steelers didn’t use him like one; while his salary spiked, his usage plummeted. He played a career-low 51 percent of snaps (after playing 69 percent in 2024 and 68 percent in 2022). With Jonnu Smith, Connor Heyward and Arthur Smith gone, Freiermuth should again become the featured pass-catching tight end. Meanwhile, @Darnell Washington continues to prove he’s much more than just a blocker. It took Rodgers to finally unlock some of his pass-catching potential, especially in the red zone.
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