Report: Steelers releasing veteran WR Gunner Olszewski

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making an interesting move regarding a veteran member of their wide receiving corps and special teams unit.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Steelers are releasing wide receiver Gunner Olszewski. The former Bemidji State standout only had one reception on the season, but provided some valuable play on special teams, and depth on offense.

“The #Steelers are releasing WR Gunner Olszewski, per source. A productive veteran special teamer and receiver available,” tweeted NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Before joining the Steelers last season, Olszewski spent three seasons in New England with the Patriots. During his five-year NFL career, he’s only caught one touchdowns, back in 2020 while he was with New England.

Alas, it’s evident the Steelers didn’t have Gunner Olszewski in their future plans, and opted to move in a different direction. Time will tell if he catches on with a different franchise moving forward.

Injury update reveals Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth expected to miss Rams game

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth likely won’t play Sunday against the Rams after aggravating an injury he suffered earlier this month.

The aforementioned Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported that Freiermuth hurt his hamstring again during Thursday’s practice. He’d been a full participant in Wednesday’s workouts. But by Thursday, the Steelers listed him as limited.

Citing unidentified sources, Pelissero also reported that the Steelers tight end also may miss more action that just the Rams game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. In addition, Pelissero said that Freiermuth had an MRI Friday morning that showed his hamstring was still too tender to play.

The Steelers thought they’d have a healthy roster as they headed to the West Coast this weekend. Six players, including Pat Freiermuth, who’d been out for parts of the season were all back at practice. Now, make that five of six. 

Freiermuth strained his hamstring during the Steelers’ loss to the Texans in Houston. He then missed the Ravens game, a win. The team had a bye last Sunday to give all injured players an extra week to heal. However, hamstrings are tricky because if they’re not fully healed, it’s easy to aggravate the injury.

The Steelers offense has been stagnate this season, which is why losing Freiermuth for more games could impact them. He’s scored two touchdowns and has caught eight passes out of 13 targets.

On3’s Suzanne Haliburton contributed to this article.