PIT Robert Tonyan
NFL player. Position: TE. Team: Pittsburgh Steelers.
Quick Facts
- Position: TE
- Team: Steelers (PIT)
- Previous team: Kansas City Chiefs (2025)
- College: Wisconsin (WR, 11 TDs in 2020)
- Role: Depth TE, blocking specialist, offensive system continuity
2026 Outlook
Tonyan signed with Pittsburgh in 2026 as a depth tight end competing for No. 3 reps. A college wide receiver with limited tight end production, he provides value through Aaron Rodgers familiarity and knowledge of Mike McCarthy's offensive system (both connections from their time with Green Bay). Played all 17 games with Kansas City in 2025, with majority of snaps on running plays, showcasing his blocking prowess. At 31+ years old and slower than elite TE prospects, he's a veteran depth piece rather than a fantasy-relevant target. (per Pittsburgh's Tight End Battle Is Suddenly Heating Up)
Role / Depth Chart
Backup/depth tight end competing for No. 3 reps in Pittsburgh's tight end room behind starters Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth.
Injury Status
No current injuries reported.
Recent News
- 2026-03-08 — 2026 NFL free agency primer: Start date, time, projected free agents, top needs, cap... (2026 NFL free agency primer: Start date, time, projected free agents, top needs, cap...)
- 2026-06-05 — Steelers sign former Chiefs tight end to help Aaron Rodgers as Robert Tonyan reunites... (Steelers sign former Chiefs tight end to help Aaron Rodgers as Robert Tonyan reunites...)
- 2026-06-04 — Darnell Washington Makes Major Life Announcement After Steelers Deal (Darnell Washington Makes Major Life Announcement After Steelers Deal)
- 2026-06-05 — Pittsburgh Steelers 90-Man Roster after Minicamp (Pittsburgh Steelers 90-Man Roster after Minicamp)
- 2026-06-16 — 2026 Opponent Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 6 (2026 Opponent Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 6)
- 2026-02-24 — Fantasy Football: Top 5 risers and fallers from 2026 NFL coaching changes (Fantasy Football: Top 5 risers and fallers from 2026 NFL coaching changes)
- 2026-06-07 — Pittsburgh's Tight End Battle Is Suddenly Heating Up (Pittsburgh's Tight End Battle Is Suddenly Heating Up)