Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth agrees to 4-year, $48.4M deal

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth agreed to a four-year, $48.4 million contract extension.

Freiermuth's representation, Athletes First, announced the transaction over Instagram on Friday. The new deal comes two days before the Steelers open the season against the host Atlanta Falcons.

Freiermuth, 25, recorded 32 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games