The new Pittsburgh Steelers teammate of Russell Wilson offers his first impressions.
Pat Freiermuth, a tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was impressed by the 13-year veteran’s tenacity and desire after working out with new quarterback Russell Wilson.
Pat Freiermuth, a tight end with the Pittsburgh Steelers, gave his initial thoughts on new colleague Russell Wilson, complimenting the quarterback’s tenacity and resolve. Freiermuth disclosed on the Around the 412 podcast that he had just trained with Wilson in California, going on runs and working out together.
“I was just down there in San Diego with him working out and throwing routes,” Freiermuth stated. He’s done a terrific job striking up conversations and establishing a rapport with guys. He’s a really kind man. You can see how motivated and determined he is to succeed and win so that he can travel to Pittsburgh and help us win some playoff games.”
Wilson joined the Steelers on a one-year deal reportedly worth the veteran’s minimum of $1.21 million after being unexpectedly released by the Denver Broncos on March 13.
In order to “preserve financial flexibility,” the Broncos benched Wilson for the final two games of the season, a move that ultimately resulted in Wilson’s release.
Denver allegedly threatened to bench Wilson earlier in the season if he didn’t agree to postpone his $37 million injury guarantee. The Broncos suffered a huge dead cap penalty of $85 million after his release.
Pittsburgh was able to get such a deal because Wilson and the team agreed to a five-year, $245 million contract extension in September 2022.
During his first press conference as a Steeler, Wilson disclosed that before to choosing Pittsburgh, he had a lengthy conversation with defensive end Cameron Heyward. Heyward, a vital team member and 13-year NFL veteran, expressed his excitement about Wilson joining the team and emphasised the importance of his leadership and expertise to the Steelers.
Heyward said, “You just look for the leadership he’s had.” “A man who has won games, been in Seattle, and already won the Super Bowl. Had a rough time in Denver, but he seems like a hungry man who is eager to disprove a lot of people. I believe we have an abundance of excellent weapons on the other side of the ball. Some of them are younger so having a more established guy who has been through it is gonna benefit the group.”
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has given his quarterback a vote of confidence, confirming Wilson as the starter for the team in the upcoming season. This comes after the Steelers traded for Justin Fields, swapping him for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could potentially escalate to a fourth-round selection based on Fields’ playing time, with the Chicago Bears.
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