Robert Tonyan signs with Pittsburgh Steelers, reuniting with Aaron Rodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Tight end Robert Tonyan signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a brief stint with the Kansas City Chiefs. He previously played alongside quarterback Aaron Rodgers with the Green Bay Packers from 2018 to 2022. The Steelers added Tonyan as part of their offseason roster and he will compete for a roster spot during training camp. Tonyan had a notable but uneven career, highlighted by a standout 2020 season, but faced challenges in recent years, including limited playing time with the Vikings and Chiefs. The Steelers hope to bolster their tight end group with this addition.
- •Tonyan reunites with Rodgers in Pittsburgh after previous seasons with various teams
- •Signed by Steelers to compete for a roster spot in training camp
- •Had a breakout 2020 season with the Packers, catching 11 touchdowns
- •Limited playing time with the Vikings and Chiefs prior to joining the Steelers
- •Steelers tight end group includes Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth as key players
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Vikings Playmaker Joins Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh
"Tight end Robert Tonyan stopped by the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, noteworthy because Vikings fans remembered him from his Green […]
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