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Steelers optimistic TE Pat Freiermuth will play vs. Buccaneers

The Steelers are optimistic tight end Pat Freiermuth will play Sunday against Tampa Bay despite being added to the injury report with a calf injury on Saturday

The Steelers are hopeful tight end Pat Freiermuth will be available Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Freiermuth was added to the injury report Saturday with a calf injury and is listed as questionable, but the team is optimistic he will play, per Ian Rapoport. Pittsburgh is also expected to have running back Rico Dowdle back after his toe injury, giving the offense some health relief — with the tight end situation a question mark the Steelers are monitoring ahead of kickoff.

The Steelers face a Tampa Bay team that will be without quarterback Baker Mayfield. Freiermuth has been a steady target in the passing game, and having him on the field would keep Pittsburgh's tight end group at full strength against the Bucs.

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