US EditionRed-Hot Colts Head to Pittsburgh, Where the Steelers’ Defense Is Reeling
Despite a quad bruise from a low hit by a Packers defender, Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is expected to play against the Colts this week.
- Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end, missed Wednesday's practice with a quad bruise but is likely to play this week versus the Indianapolis Colts, sources say.
- Last week during the loss to Green Bay, Freiermuth was hit low by a Packers defensive back, leaving him limping off briefly before returning in the 35-25 loss.
- Amid a crowded tight end room, Pittsburgh has rotated snaps; Freiermuth fell to third in tight end snaps Sunday behind Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington despite a prior big game versus Cincinnati Bengals.
- Pittsburgh plans to keep using Freiermuth as a key weapon for Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has thrown 16 touchdown passes through seven games, making Freiermuth's availability crucial.
- Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, the Steelers host the Indianapolis Colts, who lead the league with a plus-118 point differential and a BetMGM line listing the Colts by 3.
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Star Pittsburgh Steelers weapon battling through quad injury
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is dealing with a quad bruise, sources say, and he has did not practice on Wednesday. Still, the injury is not expected to keep Freiermuth out this week against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth Misses Practice with Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 17, 2025. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now PITTSBURGH — Starting tight end Pat Freiermuth did not practice on Wednesday as the Pittsburgh Steelers started their preparations for their Week 9 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Freiermuth was listed on the team’s injury report with a quad injury. He suffered a quad contusion during the team’s Week 8 loss t…
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