Robert Tonyan signs with Steelers to reunite with Aaron Rodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Tight end Robert Tonyan has signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, reuniting with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. After a lackluster season with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played only 12 percent of offensive snaps, Tonyan aims to revitalize his role under new Steelers coach Mike McCarthy. He previously excelled in 2020 with Rodgers, catching 11 touchdown passes. Tonyan's signing comes amid uncertainty in the Chiefs' tight end position, as the team did not prioritize the position in the draft and relies heavily on Travis Kelce.
- •Tonyan joins the Steelers after a season with the Chiefs.
- •He played in 17 games last year but had limited impact.
- •Steelers aim to leverage Tonyan's blocking skills and past success with Rodgers.
- •Chiefs' tight end depth chart is uncertain as Kelce leads the group.
- •The Chiefs focused on defense in the draft, ignoring the tight end position.
- 12:14 PMYahoo Sports — Former Chiefs Tight End Signs With Steelers To Team Up With Aaron Rodgers Again
"The Kansas City Chiefs didn't get much out of tight end Robert Tonyan last season, so he's moving on to sign a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to report from Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk that also referenced material from Brooke Pryor of ESPN.
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