Steelers are playing with a decided lack of ego. It's helped pave the way for their 4-1 start
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been navigating the 2025 season with a strong team approachOCTOBER 13 • Associated Press
DARNELL WASHINGTON #80 - TIGHT END - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
313 YDS •
26 REC •
1 TD
313 YDS
26 REC
1 TD
3 Steelers, NFL questions to start Week 7: How big of a role can Darnell Washington, Nick Herbig carve out? The Steelers picked up a 23-9 win against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. Here are questions for them and the rest of th...
OCTOBER 13 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Best yardage total of career Washington recorded three receptions on five targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns. He also fumbled, but the ball went out of bounds.
Impact Washington continues to emerge in the Pittsburgh offense, as he led the tight end corps in targets and receiving yards. His involvement began immediately, as he recorded a 36-yard reception on the first play from scrimmage. Washington later chipped in gains of 12 and 14 yards, both of which came primarily after the catch. The end result was Washington's best yardage total of his career, and he seems to have surpassed Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth for targets in the Pittsburgh offense.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Best yardage total of career Washington recorded three receptions on five targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns. He also fumbled, but the ball went out of bounds.
Impact Washington continues to emerge in the Pittsburgh offense, as he led the tight end corps in targets and receiving yards. His involvement began immediately, as he recorded a 36-yard reception on the first play from scrimmage. Washington later chipped in gains of 12 and 14 yards, both of which came primarily after the catch. The end result was Washington's best yardage total of his career, and he seems to have surpassed Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth for targets in the Pittsburgh offense.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
It only took one play for Darnell Washington to prove Mike Tomlin right Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington just showed everyone why Mike Tomlin made the right choice with his Week 6 game plan agains...
OCTOBER 12 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Aaron Rodgers and first-place Steelers are hardly getting ahead of themselves as Browns visit
Aaron Rodgers will get his first taste of one of the NFL's longest-standing rivalries when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cleveland BrownsOCTOBER 9 • Associated Press
Mike Tomlin's latest admission could spark Steelers tight end trade The Pittsburgh Steelers could already be looking to trade a well-known tight end after Mike Tomlin endorsed Darnell Washington.
OCTOBER 9 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Mike Tomlin struggles to keep Steelers' biggest Week 6 X-factor a secret Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin was not shy when speaking on his intention with Darnell Washington against the Cleveland Browns.
OCTOBER 8 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Can the jumbo personnel package, featuring Darnell Washington, become a staple for the Steelers offense? PITTSBURGH - It happens all the time in college. Positions coaches will play tug-of-war over players...
OCTOBER 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Steelers haven't always looked good during their 3-1 start. They also don't care
Mike Tomlin isn't worried about aestheticsSEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press
Sees uptick in playing time Washington secured all three of his targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 24-21 win over the Vikings.
Impact Washington was targeted just once over the first three weeks of the regular season while playing less than half of the team's offensive snaps during that time. However, Jonnu Smith was limited in practice this week, and Washington was on the field for 91 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps during the matchup in Dublin. While it was encouraging to see Washington get more involved, his role will likely decline if Smith is able to shed his limitations following the team's Week 5 bye.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers breakout star pushes for expanded role after Week 4 statement The Pittsburgh Steelers unlocked a new weapon in their win in Dublin, Ireland, by utilizing tight end Darnell Washington early and often.
SEPTEMBER 29 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Targeted once in defeat Washington failed to secure his lone target during Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Washington matched Pat Freiermuth's snap count during last week's regular-season opener. However, Washington played just 36 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps in Week 2 compared to 51 percent for Freiermuth and 56 percent for Jonnu Smith. Washington was targeted for the first time this season despite his slight decrease in playing time, but he appears unlikely to have a fantasy-relevant role in 2025.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Targeted once in defeat Washington failed to secure his lone target during Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Washington matched Pat Freiermuth's snap count during last week's regular-season opener. However, Washington played just 36 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps in Week 2 compared to 51 percent for Freiermuth and 56 percent for Jonnu Smith. Washington was targeted for the first time this season despite his slight decrease in playing time, but he appears unlikely to have a fantasy-relevant role in 2025.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
En Español: Washington 2-Point Conversion Listen to Darnell Washington's 2-point conversion reception in Spanish, courtesy of the Steelers Spanish language audio broadcast team
SEPTEMBER 14 • STEELERS.COM
The Steelers know they need to protect Aaron Rodgers better after a 'sloppy' performance in opener
The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line has plenty to clean up ahead of a Week 2 visit from SeattleSEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Aaron Rodgers has huge praise for massive Steelers tight end: 'So athletic' Aaron Rodgers praised Steelers tight end Darnell Washington for his freakish ability.
SEPTEMBER 4 • PENNLIVE.COM
Recent Pittsburgh Steelers 3rd-round pick shockingly named cut candidate | Sporting News An NFL analyst with CBS Sports believes Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 third-round pick and tight end Darnell Washington is a cut candidate. Here'...
AUGUST 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Finds end zone in preseason win Washington secured his lone target for a 19-yard touchdown during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over Jacksonville.
Impact Washington started in Saturday's preseason opener and put the team on the board with a touchdown reception to cap off Pittsburgh's first drive of the game. While the 2023 third-rounder saw his role grow slightly last season, he'll have increased competition for targets behind Pat Freiermuth in 2025 after the Steelers acquired Jonnu Smith from the Dolphins.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Steelers might have unexpected offensive tackle option | Sporting News If there's anyone on the Pittsburgh Steelers who could transition from a different position to offensive tackle, it's tight end Darnell Wash...
AUGUST 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
WATCH: Washington and Rudolph Media Availability (Aug. 2) WATCH: Darnell Washington and Mason Rudolph spoke to the media on Saturday, August 2 after practice.
AUGUST 2 • STEELERS.COM
Broncos Trade Idea Lands Them Massive Tight End A Denver Broncos trade idea lands them Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington.
JULY 6 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Cowboys-Steelers trade proposal sends $5 million promising young tight end to Dallas | Sporting News A proposed NFL trade between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers sends promising tight end Darnell Washington from Pittsburgh to Dall...
JULY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cowboys Fans Wondering About Trade For Gigantic Tight End While Dumping 'Bust' Call the Steelers and ask for Darnell Washington!
JULY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Eagles predicted to trade Steelers for young tight end, adding another enforcer for QB Jalen Hurts | Sporting News The Eagles are stacked at tight end, but that hasn’t stopped Howie Roseman from working the phones. One name to monitor? Darnell Washington...
JULY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
