Eric Ebron TE FA Mon 9/27/21 2:09 PM
Eric Ebron
TE FA
Ebron was unable to bring in any of his three targets in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Although Ebron played more snaps than fellow tight end Pat Freiermuth in Sunday's Week 3 matchup, he was held without a catch for a second straight week. The 28-year-old averaged 38.8 receiving yards per game last year but has been limited to just one catch for 19 yards across the first three weeks of the 2021 campaign.
Eric Ebron TE FA Sun 9/19/21 10:19 PM
Eric Ebron
TE FA
Ebron failed to haul in either of his two targets in Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Ebron dealt with a hamstring injury during practice ahead of Sunday's Week 2 matchup, but he wasn't on the injury report. Rookie Pat Freiermuth drew the start at tight end and hauled in all four of his targets, while Ebron has been targeted twice in each of the first two weeks of the 2021 campaign.
Eric Ebron TE FA Fri 9/17/21 4:03 PM
Eric Ebron
TE FA
Ebron (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ebron popped up on the injury report after missing practice Thursday, but he logged a full practice Friday to shed the injury label. The veteran tight end is working in a timeshare with Pat Freiermuth, and the Steelers' offense has a lot of mouths to feed in the passing game, limiting both players' upside.
Eric Ebron TE FA Thu 9/16/21 3:43 PM
Eric Ebron
TE FA
Ebron (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ebron's addition to the injury report Thursday after practicing without limitation Wednesday makes his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders worth monitoring. If the tight end is out or limited this weekend, added opportunities would be on tap for Pat Freiermuth in Week 2.
Eric Ebron TE FA Sun 9/12/21 9:55 PM
Eric Ebron
TE FA
Ebron hauled in one of his two targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Both Ebron and rookie Pat Freiermuth started at tight end in Sunday's season opener, and both players hauled in one reception in the comeback win. While the veteran will likely have to compete for targets in 2021, it appears as though both tight ends will have roles in Pittsburgh's offense to begin the year.
Eric Ebron TE FA Sun 8/22/21 2:20 PM
Eric Ebron
TE FA
Ebron brought in four of his six targets for 59 yards in Saturday's 26-20 preseason win over the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
Ebron had a team-high 59 receiving yards while playing 41 percent of the offensive snaps Saturday, but he dropped a 20-yard target on third down during the team's first drive of the game. He played more snaps than rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth, but Freiermuth racked up two touchdowns in the win. Across his two preseason appearances, Ebron has totaled five receptions for 64 yards.
Eric Ebron TE FA Fri 8/13/21 2:02 PM
Eric Ebron
TE FA
Ebron brought in his only target for five yards in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
Ebron was held out of last week's Hall of Fame Game due to an elbow injury, but he returned to practice Monday and was on the field for 17 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps in Thursday's exhibition game. He was outpaced by rookie Pat Freiermuth, who was on the field for 39 percent of the team's offensive snaps, and the pair of tight ends should continue to compete for playing time during the preseason.
Eric Ebron TE FA Wed 8/11/21 1:59 AM
Eric Ebron
TE FA
Ebron (elbow) participated in Monday's practice, Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ebron left practice in late July due to a minor elbow injury, and he didn't take the field in the Hall of Fame Game against the Cowboys. It's not yet clear how the tight end could be used in Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles, but his brief absence earlier in camp shouldn't impact his Week 1 availability.
Eric Ebron TE FA Fri 8/6/21 1:17 PM
Eric Ebron
TE FA
Ebron (elbow) didn't play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Ebron left practice early last week due to what's considered a minor elbow injury, and he was unable to take the field in Thursday's preseason opener. His next chance to suit up will be Aug. 12 against the Eagles, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to do so.
Eric Ebron TE FA Wed 7/28/21 4:17 PM
Eric Ebron
TE FA
Ebron (elbow) departed Wednesday's practice early due to what sounds like a minor injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ebron is dealing with what's been labeled as elbow discomfort, and coach Mike Tomlin said he's optimistic the tight end won't miss much time. Barring any additional developments, the most noteworthy outcome of Ebron missing a small amount of practices would be rookie Pat Freiermuth having an opportunity to handle more reps.