The Pittsburgh Steelers just swooped in and claimed tight end Lance Mason off waivers from our Seattle Seahawks, and yeah, it stings to see him go. Mason, a rookie out of Wisconsin, flashed some serious potential last season for the Emerald City, hauling in a solid 30 passes and finding the end zone four times in 2025. Those aren’t just arbitrary numbers; for a first-year tight end, that’s real production, showing he was a legitimate target and a red-zone threat that our offense could count on.
A Promising Weapon Snatched Away
We were all watching Mason’s trajectory after that impressive rookie year. Thirty catches and four scores? That’s definitely not nothing, especially when you’re thinking about building out a diverse set of targets for Sam Darnold and giving our offense that crucial depth it needs. This kid was showing he could be a reliable, dynamic piece of Brian Fleury’s playbook. When another team, like the Steelers, snatches a player off waivers, it means they see that upside too, and we essentially lose a player without getting anything back. It’s a tough pill to swallow when you see young, developing talent that could’ve been a key part of our future here at Lumen Field heading east instead. This move makes you wonder about the ripple effect on our tight end room and who steps up next to fill that gap.
Steelers Reshuffling Their Deck, We’re Left to Adjust
While our Hawks are adjusting to Mason’s unexpected departure, the Steelers have been busy with other roster moves. They also claimed wide receiver Colton Dowell off waivers, though he’s coming to them from the San Francisco 49ers. Dowell had signed a futures contract with the 49ers back in January, so he’s had a bit of a journey already. He’s been around the block, spending time with both the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans, where he most notably appeared in 10 games during the 2023 season. It seems the Steelers are trying to shake things up and bolster their depth. To make room for both Dowell and Mason, Pittsburgh had to cut ties with wide receiver A.T. Perry and tight end J.J. Galbreath. So, while they’re bringing in new blood, they’re clearly doing a full overhaul to their depth chart, picking up promising talent wherever they can find it, even if it means taking one of ours.
As for the Steelers, their schedule keeps moving. They’re heading to Latrobe Memorial Stadium for their yearly night practice this Saturday, getting ready for the grind ahead. Then, they’ll officially kick off their preseason play next Thursday when they host the Green Bay Packers. For us 12s, this transaction is a stark reminder that every player, especially those showing flashes of brilliance like Mason did, makes a difference. Here’s hoping our roster, under Coach Macdonald, is deep enough to absorb this kind of loss and still bring the championship-level fight we expect from our Hawks this season. We’re always looking forward to seeing who steps up next for the Emerald City.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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