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Are The Browns For Real? 3 Takeaways From Browns' Dramatic Win vs. Steelers

The Browns are now in first place in the AFC North after their win over the Steelers. Here are three takeaways from Thursday's game.

5 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Are The Browns For Real? 3 Takeaways From Browns' Dramatic Win vs. Steelers

HIGHLIGHT: Rodgers to Washington for the TD QB Aaron Rodgers rolls out to find TE Darnell Washington for the TD

6 HOURS AGO • STEELERS.COM

Rumbles for 67 yards in Week 3 victory Washington caught three of four targets for 67 yards during the Steelers' 30-27 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Washington's three catches in Week 3 were as many as he accumulated through the first two games of the regular season. He was responsible for the Steelers' longest play late in the fourth quarter, when he took a short pass from Aaron Rodgers and broke multiple tackles for a 47-yard gain, leading to what was ultimately the game-winning field goal by Chris Boswell five plays later. Washington was on the field for 47 of the Steelers' 62 offensive snaps (75.8 percent), noticeably ahead of fellow starting tight end Pat Freiermuth (37). Washington will take a 6-92-0 receiving line (on eight targets) into Thursday's game against the Browns, whose defense ranks in the bottom-10 in yards allowed to tight ends this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steelers must increase Darnell Washington's role (and decrease DK Metcalf's) The Pittsburgh Steelers must find a way to get Darnell Washington more involved in the passing game, and it may come at DK Metcalf's expense...

2 DAYS AGO • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Mike McCarthy expected bumps early in his first year with Steelers. They might be smoothing out

The Pittsburgh Steelers shook off two weeks of sluggish offense by piling up 411 yards and 30 points in a victory over Cincinnati

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bengals' revamped defense regresses against Steelers as Cincinnati falls short of 3-0 start

The Cincinnati Bengals' revamped defense faltered in a 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers outduels Joe Burrow as the Steelers edge the Bengals 30-27 on a late Boswell kick

Aaron Rodgers passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns to outduel Joe Burrow as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starts in Sunday's loss Washington caught one of his two targets for seven yards in Sunday's loss to the Patriots.

Impact Washington played 37 offensive snaps and two special-teams snaps as the tight end started alongside Pat Freiermuth. The 25-year-old has become a staple of the Steelers' 12-personnel offense and is set to be on the field often as the team continues to try to defend the AFC North title.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Brings in both targets vs. Atlanta Washington caught both of his targets for 18 yards during the Steelers' 20-13 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Washington was listed as a co-starter alongside Pat Freiermuth on Sunday, though the former didn't see a target from Aaron Rodgers until the second half. Freiermuth led all Steelers tight ends with 49 snaps on offense, though Washington wasn't far behind (43) and figures to be regularly involved in 12-man personnel sets. The Steelers hit the road for a Week 2 clash against the Patriots on Sept. 20.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy stays vague as Steelers sit Joey Porter Jr. amid back rehab, contract limbo

Mike McCarthy's first win as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers came against the backdrop of cornerback Joey Porter's absence

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Washington throws down defender for the first down TE Darnell Washington stiff arms S Xavier Watts on his way to a first down

SEPTEMBER 13 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. inactive for opener versus Falcons as back issues, contract talks linger

Joey Porter Jr. isn't getting a new contract before the season starts

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Makes two preseason appearances Washington ended the preseason slate with one reception (on one target) for five yards across two contests.

Impact QB Aaron Rodgers and WRs DK Metcalf (undisclosed) and Michael Pittman (hamstring) didn't suit up during exhibition season, but Washington was among the regular members of the Steelers offense to see some work along the way. Washington is coming off a career-best 31-364-1 line on 43 targets in 16 regular-season games in 2025, and he's also logged between 497 and 560 offensive snaps in each of his three pro campaigns. Still, with Pat Freiermuth locked in to the top pass-catching TE role, Washington will need to take advantage of his sparse looks from Rodgers.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mike McCarthy Admits Steelers, CB Joey Porter Jr. Remain At 'Impasse' Over New Deal

Mike McCarthy wants to work with Joey Porter Jr., but the Pittsburgh Steelers and the cornerback are at an impasse over a new deal.

AUGUST 24 • FOX SPORTS

Mike McCarthy Admits Steelers, CB Joey Porter Jr. Remain At 'Impasse' Over New Deal

Steelers invest in defensive tackle Keeanu Benton, signing him to 5-year deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton have agreed to a new five-year contract worth $73.75 million

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Sees field in preseason opener Washington failed to see a target in Thursday's 28-9 preseason win over the Packers.

Impact QB Aaron Rodgers wasn't under center in the Steelers' exhibition opener, while the team's top two wideouts DK Metcalf (undisclosed) and Michael Pittman (leg) were sidelined, but top tight ends Washington and Pat Freiermuth both made cameos in the contest. Washington's receiving numbers took a step forward in his third NFL season, and with Jonnu Smith no longer on the roster, the 2023 third-round pick could see his volume tick up a little further after he caught 31 of 43 targets for 364 yards and a touchdown over 16 regular-season contests last year.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Broderick Jones is not worrying about his future in Pittsburgh, being healthy is enough

Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Broderick Jones is trying to stay patient as he recovers from a neck injury that cut short his 2025 season

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Rodgers says there's 'zero debate' 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says there's “zero debate” that this season will be his last

JULY 28 • Associated Press

NFL tight end rankings quietly miss the mark with Steelers fan favorite ESPN's latest tight end rankings just disrespected Pittsburgh Steelers fan-favorite Darnell Washington, and the big tight end deserves recog...

JULY 10 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Former Steelers TE Slams Pat Freiermuth Mistake PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are relying on their tight end duo of Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington to be massive (pun intende...

JUNE 25 • SI.COM

Darnell Washington could unlock Steelers' new offensive identity The Pittsburgh Steelers’ investment in Darnell Washington says plenty about how Mike McCarthy could build his offense around size, disguise,...

JUNE 22 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers can't ignore underrated defender after Darnell Washington deal With two big contract extensions done, the Pittsburgh Steelers must turn their attention to an underrated 2023 draft pick.

JUNE 5 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Darnell Washington extension may have reshaped Pat Freiermuth's future The Pittsburgh Steelers are poised to pivot from Pat Freiermuth to Darnell Washington as their tight end of the future.

JUNE 5 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

WATCH: Darnell Washington Highlights Watch some of Darnell Washington's highlights from his career so far

JUNE 4 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers sign Washington The Steelers signed Darnell Washington to a new five-year contract

JUNE 4 • STEELERS.COM

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