Steelers Lose Tight End Parham To Season-Ending Achilles Tear

The Pittsburgh Steelers face a significant setback as tight end Donald Parham Jr. tore his Achilles during OTAs and is expected to miss the entire 2025 season, impacting their offensive depth. Parham, who signed a one-year deal with the Steelers after stints with the Chargers and Broncos, was anticipated to be a key receiving option alongside Pat Freiermuth and others. This injury has reignited trade talks, with the Steelers reportedly resuming negotiations with the Miami Dolphins for tight end Jonnu Smith to bolster the position. Meanwhile, punter Cameron Johnston has provided a positive update, recovering from a season-ending knee injury last year and is back to full punting form, setting up a competition with Corliss Waitman for the starting role. Johnston expressed confidence in his health and performance following rigorous rehab and an impressive preseason before his injury. The Steelers will need to address the tight end depth urgently while hoping for strong special teams performance with Johnston's return.