Darnell Washington - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Why Darnell Washington isn't playing tonight for Steelers with injury news | Sporting News The Steelers are missing a huge presence.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers and Ravens will decide the AFC North title in a high-stakes Week 18 showdown

The 272nd and final game of the NFL's regular season will be for the AFC North title when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Patriots tight end after Darnell Washington injury The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed tight end Jaheim Bell.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers make slew of moves after losing massive tight end for season The Pittsburgh Steelers made multiple moves after losing Darnell Washington for the season.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

Placed on IR The Steelers placed Washington (forearm) on IR on Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Washington suffered what coach Mike Tomlin revealed was a broken arm in the Steelers' Week 17 loss to the Browns, an injury that subsequently required surgery, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. In Washington's absence, Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith are in line to lead Pittsburgh's TE corps, with Connor Heyward also on hand.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets surgery, likely out for season Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that Washington underwent surgery Tuesday to address a broken forearm and won't be available for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brooke...

Impact Tomlin was reluctant to say whether Washington's surgery would keep him sidelined for a potential playoff run, but Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette relays that the Steelers aren't expecting the tight end back for the postseason even if Pittsburgh clinches the AFC North title with a victory over the Ravens. With that in mind, the Steelers appear set to head into Week 18 with Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Connor Heyward as their available options at tight end. Washington concludes his third NFL season with 31 catches for 364 yards and a touchdown on 43 targets over his 16 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The erratic Steelers blew a chance to clinch the AFC North in Cleveland. Week 18 could go either way

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to regroup after missing out on a golden chance to clinch the AFC North

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Steelers TE Darnell Washington breaks arm vs. Browns Deadspin | Steelers TE Darnell Washington breaks arm vs. Browns

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Steelers facing must-win situation in season finale against Baltimore after 13-6 loss at Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had multiple chances to clinch the AFC North

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers' Darnell Washington gets brutal injury update after Pittsburgh loss | Sporting News A bad day got worse.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers give devastating Darnell Washington injury update after loss to Browns | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers provided a brutal injury update on tight end Darnell Washington following the Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Browns prevent Steelers from clinching AFC North with 13-6 win over Pittsburgh

Shedeur Sanders threw for 186 yards and a touchdown, Cleveland’s defense kept Pittsburgh out of the end zone and the Browns held on for a 13-6 victory, preventing the Steelers from...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers broken arm Sunday Coach Mike Tomlin said that Washington suffered a broken arm during Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Browns, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, Tomlin said he didn't know if Washington will be out for the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Ravens, with the AFC North title on the line, but it seems very likely that Washington will miss that contest, at a minimum. If so, Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith would pace Pittsburgh's TE corps in his absence.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Washington (forearm) won't return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Washington thus finishes the contest with two catches for 15 yards. In his absence, Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Connor Heyward will handle Pittsburgh's tight end duties Sunday.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts forearm Sunday Washington exited Sunday's game against the Browns with a forearm injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Before that, Washington caught both of his targets for 15 yards. While he's sidelined, Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Connor Heyward are available to handle the Steelers' Week 17 TE reps.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes in win Washington caught three of four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Both Washington and Pat Freiermuth each drew four targets to Jonnu Smith's one against Detroit. Playing in a three-man committee approach at tight end, Washington carries little fantasy appeal ahead of next Sunday's date with the Browns.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Darnell Washington bulldozes Lions defender TE Darnell Washington runs over a Lions defender on a 13-yard catch and run

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers' Darnell Washington Responds To 'Special' Shout-Out From Rob Gronkowski Darnell Washington addressed Rob Gronkowski saying he's "so in love" with watching the Pittsburgh Steelers tight end play.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

NFL legend sees himself in Darnell Washington (and Steelers fans are thrilled) The Pittsburgh Steelers found a rare tight end talent in Darnell Washington, and even NFL legend Rob Gronkowski knows it.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers passed the eye test for the first time in a while in a dominant win over Miami

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found a way to make their old-school football style work again

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Reels in three passes during MNF Washington caught three of his four targets for 25 yards in Monday night's 28-15 win over Miami.

Impact Washington was able to clear concussion protocol and play Monday after sustaining a concussion in Week 14 against the Ravens. The tight end was able to secure multiple passes for the fourth time in five games and the eighth time overall this year. Washington has now caught 26 of 37 targets for 288 yards and a touchdown over 14 contests this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Steelers TE Darnell Washington clears concussion protocol Deadspin | Steelers TE Darnell Washington clears concussion protocol

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cleared to play Monday Washington has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and no longer carries an injury designation for Monday night's game against the Dolphins, Burt Lauten of Steelers.com reports.

Impact After logging three straight limited practice this week, Washington had initially been listed as questionable for the contest. Now that he's been cleared to play Monday, the tight end will be able to maintain his role in Pittsburgh's passing game, a context that has resulted in him catching five of his seven targets for 79 yards over his last three games, though it's worth noting that Washington was forced out of Week 14 action after logging just 15 snaps on offense.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable for MNF Washington (concussion) logged a limited practice session Saturday and is questionable for Monday's Week 15 tilt against the Dolphins.

Impact Washington entered concussion protocol during last Sunday's win over Baltimore. He's been able to log three limited practices this week, but he remains iffy to suit up Monday. Washington will need to clear the NFL's five-step protocol ahead of that contest in order to be eligible to play. If he can't do so, Pat Freiermuth will likely see increased offensive snaps as the Steelers' top tight end.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Friday Washington (concussion) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.comreports.

Impact Washington remains in the concussion protocol but has now logged back-to-back limited practices to begin Week 15. If he's able to practice in full Saturday and gain clearance from an independent neurologist, Washington will be able to suit up for Monday's matchup against Miami. In the event that Washington can't play Week 15, Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth will stand to benefit slightly from increased target consolidation at the tight end position.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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