Steelers sign veteran TE Robert Tonyan to one-year deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran tight end Robert Tonyan, adding a familiar face to their offensive roster. The deal, first reported by ESPN, comes after the 32-year-old participated in a recent tryout with the team.

Tonyan’s arrival reunites him with Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy, with whom he spent multiple seasons while all three were with the Green Bay Packers. His most productive years came during that tenure, particularly in 2020 when he caught 52 passes for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns, tying for the league lead among tight ends that season. A torn ACL in 2021 impacted his subsequent production.

Last season, Tonyan appeared in all 17 games for the Kansas City Chiefs, primarily contributing on special teams and recording a single reception. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and has played 107 career games for the Packers, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, and Chiefs, totaling 149 receptions for 1,550 yards and 17 touchdowns.

In Pittsburgh, Tonyan is expected to compete for a depth role behind established tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington. The team’s tight end room saw...