Steelers restructure TE Pat Freiermuth’s contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured tight end Pat Freiermuth's contract to create additional cap space. This adjustment involved converting part of his salary into a signing bonus, providing short-term financial relief. While his immediate cap hit has decreased, future cap hits will increase slightly due to the nature of signing bonuses in the NFL.
- ▪The restructuring has freed up some cap space for the Steelers as they approach summer.
- ▪Freiermuth will receive nearly $6 million in a lump sum as part of the restructuring.
- ▪His 2026 cap hit decreased by a few million, but future cap hits will rise slightly.
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