According to NFL reporter Tom Pelissero, the hamstring injury suffered by Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth several weeks ago is going to keep him out of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Originally there was talk of Freiermuth being ready to roll for the Week Seven showdown.
Pelissero said Freiermuth had an MRI on Friday morning and he isn’t healthy enough to go yet. Head coach Mike Tomlin had hinted earlier in the week that Freiermuth was the one injury the team had genuine concern over.
#Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the #Rams and likely will be sidelined longer after aggravating his hamstring in practice Thursday, per sources.
Freiermuth had an MRI this morning, and now his return to action is on hold. pic.twitter.com/C4bHuOfMIV
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 20, 2023
With Freiermuth out, expect to see more of rookie Darnell Washington along with Connor Heyward. The Steelers have been hesitant to feature the tight end much in the passing game with season with only 14 catches between the three of them.
