With tight end Rodney Williams still dealing with a shoulder injury in training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers added free-agent tight end Matt Sokol. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the contract is one year and worth $985,000.
Sokol is a true journeyman having played on multiple teams since coming into the NFL in 2019. He spent two tenures with the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Sokol was most recently with the New England Patriots.
During the course of his career, Sokol appeared in only eight games with one start. Sokol has never registered an NFL reception. It is highly unlikely that Sokol makes the final roster.
#Steelers deal for Matt Sokol: one year, $985,000
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 2, 2024
Tight end is proving to be one of the deepest units on the Steelers roster. Pittsburgh has worked in two and three tight end sets during training camp and it seems the new Arthur Smith offense is going to use the position much more than we are used to in Pittsburgh.
If the Steelers keep four tight ends, look for Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Connor Heyward and MyCole Pruitt to be there on the 53-man roster.