By JACK BEZANTS
Published: 19:54 EDT, 3 June 2025 | Updated: 19:58 EDT, 3 June 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Donald Parham Jr. is expected to miss the entire 2025 season after tearing his Achilles in practice on Tuesday.
It is a devastating blow for the 27-year-old, who signed for the Steelers in the offseason but will now need an operation before a long comeback trail.
Parham Jr. is best known for his three-year spell with the Los Angeles Chargers. He was signed to the Denver Broncos last year as part of their practice squad.
The injury news comes amid reports that the Steelers have engaded in trade talks with the Miami Dolphins over tight end Jonnu Smith.
The Steelers were hosting OTAs this week with questions marks still hanging over the name of their starting quarterback ahead of the new season.
As it stands, Mason Rudolph is the most established name on the roster but the Steelers are expected to eventually sign Aaron Rodgers.
The longer the wait goes on for Rodgers to put pen to paper, however, the more that uncertainty grows over him ever doing so.
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