In 2024, Pat Freiermuth of the Steelers will have a new quarterback throwing to him.
Russell Wilson, the new quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Freiermuth have already begun to develop a rapport since Pittsburgh shipped Kenny Pickett to Philadelphia.
“I was just down there in San Diego with him working out and throwing routes,” Freiermuth said this week, via Around The 412. “He’s been great at talking to guys and starting to build that connection. He’s a great guy. You can tell the drive and determination that he has to win and come to Pittsburgh and win some playoff games for us. I think he is going to fit our culture and locker room very well.”
Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin, two wide receivers, were also present at the Southern California session, according to information disclosed by Freiermuth during the interview.
Wilson was cut by the Denver Broncos in March and signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After acquiring Wilson, the Steelers continued to bolster their quarterback room by acquiring Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears. According to head coach Mike Tomlin, Wilson is in a “pole” position to start at quarterback in 2024.
As Freiermuth prepares for his fourth season, the tight end revealed that he would like to remain in Pittsburgh for the foreseeable future.
“I want to be in Pittsburgh for the rest of my career,” Freiermuth said. “Hopefully, it shakes out that way. I want to continue to play for Pittsburgh because it reminds me of where I’m from and how I was raised. Growing up and going through the hard times and good times together. I feel like the Pittsburgh media and fanbase and everyone kind of does that together. I feel very at peace and very comfortable in Pittsburgh.”