Donald Parham, projected to be the Steelers' No. 3 tight end, sustained an Achilles tear during practice today at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex and will likely miss the entire 2025 season, according to ESPN.
Parham was in crutches and a walking boot prior to the end of practice.
The Steelers are actually now in the market for adding a tight end to the roster. A report came out last week of the Steelers having interest in the Dolphins' Jonnu Smith, but I'm told that was a ploy by the agent to try and get a new contract for his client. However, an injury to Parham changes everything. The Steelers could very well be calling the Dolphins, or perhaps even the Falcons about Kyle Pitts.
Both players have played for Arthur Smith, so either would make a lot of sense.
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Chris Halicke
11:52 pm - 06.03.2025South SideReport: Parham out for season
Donald Parham, projected to be the Steelers' No. 3 tight end, sustained an Achilles tear during practice today at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex and will likely miss the entire 2025 season, according to ESPN.
Parham was in crutches and a walking boot prior to the end of practice.
The Steelers are actually now in the market for adding a tight end to the roster. A report came out last week of the Steelers having interest in the Dolphins' Jonnu Smith, but I'm told that was a ploy by the agent to try and get a new contract for his client. However, an injury to Parham changes everything. The Steelers could very well be calling the Dolphins, or perhaps even the Falcons about Kyle Pitts.
Both players have played for Arthur Smith, so either would make a lot of sense.
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