Big shift in Steelers offense: Pat Freiermuth up; Diontae Johnson down

Published: Dec. 7, 2022, 6:06 p.m.

b'Forget all the Steelers\\u2019 receivers sulking on the sidelines. Dismiss lip-reading the TV clips of rookie George Pickens shouting, \\u201cThrow me the (bleepin\\u2019) ball.\\u201d\\xa0This Steelers passing attack belongs to the big dude with a quite mouth. I\\u2019m talking about second-year tight end out of Penn State, Pat\\xa0Freiermuth.Certainly, Freiermuth has gained the trust and favor of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett, who has made the big tight end his favorite target as disgruntled, less productive receivers Diontae Johnson and George Pickens, sulk, gripe and cuss on the sidelines.\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'