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Steelers run past Bengals 34-12 but lose Aaron Rodgers to a left wrist injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers used two defensive touchdowns to race by the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 but lost quarterback Aaron Rodgers to an injury

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

En Español: Washington Stiff-Arm Listen to Darnell Washington's stiff-arm in Spanish, courtesy of the Steelers Spanish language audio broadcast team

NOVEMBER 16 • STEELERS.COM

Darnell Washington's bruising run should force Steelers to feed him more often The Pittsburgh Steelers have the unique luxury of a 6-7, 270-pound (at least) tight end in Darnell Washington who could be a genuine weapon...

NOVEMBER 16 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Darnell Washington steamrolls for 31-yard gain TE Darnell Washington runs through three different Bengals defenders for 31-yard catch and run

NOVEMBER 16 • STEELERS.COM

You have to watch Steelers' 300-pound tight end Darnell Washington jump over Bengals defenders | Sporting News Look out below.

NOVEMBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Aaron Rodgers dismisses Cris Collinsworth's theory about Pittsburgh Steelers during Sunday Night Football broadcast Aaron Rodgers clarified Cris Collinsworth's comments about Darnell Washington and the position Mike Tomlin wanted him to play with the Pitts...

NOVEMBER 13 • BOLAVIP.COM

Held to one catch in defeat Washington secured his lone target for 15 yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Washington had one of his best performances of the season against the Colts in Week 9, securing four of six targets for 43 yards in the win. However, he was held in check during the Steelers' primetime matchup in Week 10, and he also ranked last among the team's tight ends in playing time, as he was on the field for just 48 percent of the offensive snaps. Washington has shown glimpses of production this season, but he remains an unreliable fantasy option as part of a crowded group of tight ends in Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Are Darnell Washington, Jonnu Smith playing tonight? Why Steelers TEs are quiet in Week 10 | Sporting News Two of the Pittsburgh Steelers' tight ends, Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington, haven't gotten off to good starts in Week 10 against the Los...

NOVEMBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Steelers use 4 tight ends from Darnell Washington, Jonnu Smith to Pat Freiermuth, Connor Heyward | Sporting News Pittsburgh likes the big fellas.

NOVEMBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers TE to play vs. Chargers after dealing with foot injury Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington will play vs. the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10 after dealing with a foot injury earlier in the...

NOVEMBER 8 • USATODAY.COM

Practices fully Thursday Washington (foot) practiced fully Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Washington didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to a full session a day later suggests that his absence was maintenance-related. In the Steelers' Week 9 win over the Colts, Washington led his team's tight ends in catches (four) and receiving yards (43) while logging six targets, but his production this season has been hit or miss due to the fact that Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth are also commanding their share of Pittsburgh's TE snaps/targets.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in practice Thursday Washington (foot) returned to practice Thursday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Washington didn't practice Wednesday, but his return Thursday is encouraging, though it remains to be seen if he'll manage to practice without limitations. Working as part of a rotation alongside Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith, Washington has accrued 127 yards receiving yards and one touchdown through eight games. He hasn't missed a regular-season game in his three-year career heading into Sunday's road matchup against the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert, Chargers go for third straight win when they welcome Rodgers, Steelers on Sunday night

The Los Angeles Chargers host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night in a showdown of AFC playoff contenders

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers' new breakout star goes down with unexpected injury Darnell Washington is battling a foot injury this week.

NOVEMBER 6 • PENNLIVE.COM

Nursing foot injury Washington (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Washington played 52 snaps (41 on offense, 11 on special teams) and logged four catches (on six targets) for 43 yards during the Steelers' Week 9 win over the Colts, but the third-year pro appears to have sustained a foot injury in the process. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers and first-place Steelers confident in their passing game options after quiet deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers opted to stand pat rather than make a move for another veteran wide receiver at the trade deadline

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Logs 43 receiving yards in win Washington secured four of six targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.

Impact Washington totaled just two receiving yards over his last two appearances, but he led the Steelers' tight ends in playing time and receiving yards during Sunday's Week 9 win. While his performance against the Colts was encouraging, Washington hasn't been a particularly consistent contributor this year as he's split playing time with Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth. Over eight appearances to begin the regular season, Washington has secured 13 of 20 targets for 127 yards and a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers is leaning into his time in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are in first place because of it

Halfway through the season, Aaron Rodgers is embracing his leadership role with the Pittsburgh Steelers

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Not targeted in Week 8 Washington wasn't targeted during Sunday's 35-25 loss to the Packers.

Impact Although Washington ranked second among the Steelers' tight ends by playing 46 percent of the team's offensive snaps, he went without a target for the first time since Week 3. Washington had a slightly encouraging role in his two appearances after the Week 5 bye, securing six of 10 targets for 68 yards and a touchdown during that time, but Sunday's performance against the Packers marked the third time that he's been held without a target over his first seven appearances of the season, making him difficult to trust in fantasy.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers defense is making a lot of money. It's just not making many plays

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the most well-compensated defenses in the NFL

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Reaches end zone in defeat Washington secured three of five targets for two yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 33-31 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Washington was targeted five times for a second consecutive game, and while he didn't generate much yardage Thursday after accumulating 62 yards last week, he recorded his first touchdown of the season. Washington led the Steelers' tight ends in playing time in each of the last two games, but he played 63 percent of the team's offensive snaps Thursday, which ranked slightly behind Jonnu Smith (70 percent) and Pat Freiermuth (65 percent). Both Smith and Freiermuth were more productive in the passing game as well, and the three tight ends will likely continue to see some sort of timeshare as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Tomlin says the Steelers won't be defined by their Thursday night loss to Cincinnati

The Pittsburgh Steelers are smarting after getting lit up by 40-year-old Joe Flacco in a 33-31 loss to Cincinnati

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Is Darnell Washington playing tonight? Why Steelers TE is off to quiet start in Week 7 | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington has been quiet early on in the Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night...

OCTOBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers TE Darnell Washington's height, weight boggle minds of NFL fans with sheer size | Sporting News He's the biggest guy on the field. At least, it seems that way.

OCTOBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers hidden gem suddenly emerges as Aaron Rodgers' secret weapon The Pittsburgh Steelers have a plethora of stars, but Darnell Washington is the clear offensive X-factor for Arthur Smith's group.

OCTOBER 14 • STILLCURTAIN.COM