Kevin Rader

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Because of where he grew up, Kevin Rader knows his way around Pittsburgh better than most of his Steelers teammates. Because of how long he’s stuck in the organization, few on the team know their way around the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex better than Rader, either. A Pine-Richland alumnus,...

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 NFL season has come to a close. Because the Steelers are among the 31 teams who did not finish fulfilling their ultimate goal, they are in the process of wrapping up their season and moving forward into 2022. Since the Steelers conduct exit interviews with all...

Rader caught two of three targets for eight yards during the 2021 regular season. Even though Eric Ebron (knee) missed nine games in 2021, Rader saw minimal playing time while appearing in just six games. He's made just seven appearances across his first two professional seasons and seems unlikely to have a massive uptick in production next year.

Rader (hip) fully participated in Wednesday's practice session, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. Rader was unavailable for Sunday's win over Tennessee due to a hip injury, but he appears to have moved past the issue ahead of Week 16. The tight end has had minimal playing time this year but could see an uptick in playing time Sunday against Kansas City if Pat Freiermuth (concussion) is unavailable.

Rader (hip) is inactive Week 15 against the Titans. Rader missed Thursday's practice, which was sandwiched between a pair of limited sessions, causing him to enter the week with a questionable tag. The second-year tight end has served only in a depth role this season, so his absence shouldn't have much of an effect on the Pittsburgh offensive game plan.

Rader (hip) is questionable Sunday against the Titans, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Rader was limited in practice Friday with the injury. Filing in at third on the Steelers' tight end positional depth chart, Rader hasn't seen more than one snap on offense in any of his three games this season.

Rader was promoted to the Steelers' active roster Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Rader was active in Week 9 against the Bears, making a one-yard catch on his only snap. The Youngstown State product has been with the team since 2019, appearing in one other game in 2020. With Eric Ebron (knee) likely to miss extended time, Rader will provide depth behind Pat Freiermuth and Zach Gentry.

Rader reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transactions report. Rader automatically reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad after having been elevated for Monday's contest against the Bears. Versus Chicago, in what was his first appearance of the season, Rader secured his only target for a one-yard reception.

Kevin Rader, a 2013 Pine-Richland High School graduate, will join the Steelers’ tight end group Monday night against the Bears at Heinz Field. Rader was promoted from the practice squad earlier in the day to make up for the absence of Eric Ebron, who will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury.

The Steelers have elevated tight end Kevin Rader to the active roster for their Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears at Heinz Field.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to close out the first half of the 2021 NFL season with the final game of Week 9 as they host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Heinz Field. Ahead of the game, the Steelers have promoted tight end Kevin Rader from the practice squad.

Rader was elevated to the Steelers' active roster ahead of Monday's game against the Bears, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports. Rader will provide additional depth at tight end in Week 9 since Eric Ebron (hamstring) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game. The 26-year-old made just one appearance with the Steelers last year and failed to secure his lone target.