Pittsburgh Steelers tight end MyCole Pruitt (knee) was injured in the team's 13-6 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The severity of the 32-year-old's injury is unknown at this time. Pittsburgh is now 2-0 on the season despite scoring just one total touchdown through the two contests. Pruitt garnered two targets in last week's victory -- converting one for a gain of nine yards -- but was not as involved this Sunday, failing to earn a target from quarterback Justin Fields. Starting tight end, Pat Freiermuth caught four passes for the second week in a row, while Darnell Washington reeled in his only target for a five-yard score -- Pittsburgh's first of the season. Pruitt will not be a recommended option for fantasy managers -- even when healthy -- as a distant, desperate option on a run-centric Steelers' offense. They'll face the Los Angeles Chargers in their first home matchup of the season in Week 3.
Sep 15, 2024 9:11 PM EST
Free-agent tight end MyCole Pruitt agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, according to a source. Pruitt will reunite with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith after working with him in both Tennessee and Atlanta. The 32-year-old veteran had 25 receptions on 33 targets for 260 yards and five touchdowns in 30 games (12 starts) in the last two years with the Falcons. The former fifth-round pick (143rd overall) by the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 out of Southern Illinois has mostly been a blocking tight end in his nine years in the NFL and has never really been on the fantasy radar. In Pittsburgh, both Pruitt and Darnell Washington will pair to provide blocking for the team's running game, with Pat Freiermuth to continue his role as the primary pass-catching tight end.
Apr 4, 2024 10:14 PM EST
Pruitt is re-signing with the Falcons on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Jul 25, 2023 7:29 AM EST
Pruitt caught 16 of 21 targets for 150 yards and four scores across 13 appearances during the 2022 campaign.
Jan 11, 2023 12:42 PM EST
Pruitt caught all four of his targets for 49 yards during Sunday's 20-19 victory over the Cardinals.
Jan 2, 2023 7:31 AM EST
Pruitt caught two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Saints.
Dec 19, 2022 8:21 AM EST
Pruitt caught his lone target for seven yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 19-16 loss versus the Steelers.
Dec 5, 2022 7:48 AM EST
Pruitt gathered in two of three targets for nine yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 19-13 loss versus Washington.
Nov 28, 2022 9:24 AM EST
Pruitt will be among the group of players who are asked to step up in the absence of Kyle Pitts (knee), Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Nov 22, 2022 11:49 AM EST
Pruitt gathered in his only target for 17 yards during Sunday's 27-24 victory versus the Bears.
Nov 21, 2022 7:57 AM EST
Pruitt caught his only target for six yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss versus the Chargers.
Nov 7, 2022 8:09 AM EST
Pruitt was signed to the Falcons' active roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Oct 18, 2022 11:33 AM EST
Pruitt reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Oct 17, 2022 7:16 PM EST
Pruitt caught his only target for two yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 28-14 victory over the 49ers.
Oct 17, 2022 8:02 AM EST
Pruitt reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Oct 10, 2022 4:19 PM EST
The Falcons elevated Pruitt on Saturday from their practice squad to their active roster for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Oct 8, 2022 4:06 PM EST
Pruitt was signed to the Falcons' practice squad Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Aug 31, 2022 7:10 PM EST
Atlanta released Pruitt on Tuesday, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports.
Aug 31, 2022 5:11 AM EST
Atlanta signed Pruitt on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Aug 8, 2022 11:39 AM EST
Pruitt was brought in for a workout with the Bengals on Monday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.
Jul 25, 2022 4:47 PM EST