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Article5 things we learned from the Steelers’ Week 1 snap countsSeptember 15, 2026

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One of the biggest departures from the Arthur Smith era, beyond Freiermuth once again looking like a TE1, was a lack of heavy TE3 usage. Robert Tonyan logged just two offensive snaps Sunday

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Tonyan gets just two offensive snaps in McCarthy's 11 personnel scheme.

Tonyan logged just two offensive snaps and three special teams snaps, a stark departure from the Arthur Smith era's heavy tight end usage. The Steelers' shift to 11 personnel under Mike McCarthy has significantly reduced his role.