The new style of offense means that some Steelers players will be phased out of the offense, however — ones who had prominent roles under Tomlin.
The Pittsburgh Steelers wish they had tight end Darnell Washington in the lineup for their upcoming postseason contest. Facing a stout Houston Texans defense, the Steelers would greatly benefit from the playmaking talent of their breakout pass-catcher.
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 NFL Playoffs riding the momentum of an AFC North championship, their first division crown since 2020. A major reason for their success has been 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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The regular season ended with Pittsburgh securing a dramatic 26-24 win over Baltimore and locking itself into the No. 4 seed in the AFC.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers placed tight end Darnell Washington on the Reserve/Injured List on Wednesday, ending his season. Washington suffered a broken arm in the 13-6 road loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 17 that required surgery. The 24-year-old was seen after the game with his arm in a cast and sling.
The Steelers announced three roster moves on Wednesday, including placing TE Darnell Washington on injured reserve after he underwent surgery on a broken forearm.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday that tight end Darnell Washington underwent surgery on his broken arm. Washington is out for the Sunday Night Football regular season finale against the Baltimore Ravens.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a golden opportunity to win the AFC North division on Sunday, but ended up falling by a score of 13-6 to the Cleveland Browns.
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed after his team's 13-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday that tight end Darnell Washington sustained a broken arm.
The Steelers were unable to win on Sunday, meaning they have not clinched top spot in the AFC North. Week 18’s winner-take-all game against the Ravens will see Pittsburgh shorthanded on offense.
The Pittsburgh Steelers followed up their hot streak with one of the worst games they have played throughout the 2025 season. In a contest that could have led to an AFC North title, they completely sputtered on offense and lost 13-6 to the lowly Cleveland Browns.
The Detroit Lions are facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and this is a must-win game for the Lions. They're all must wins from here.
The Pittsburgh Steelers fanbase is falling in love with Darnell Washington. The 6-foot-7, 300-plus-pound tight end is taking the league by storm in his third season and making a name for himself amongst the Steelers fanbase.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington has been cleared from concussion protocol and will not carry an injury designation into their game Monday night against the visiting Miami Dolphins.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the most fearsome players in the entire NFL. Tight end Darnell Washington is an absolute freak of nature, standing 6'7" and recently revealing that he is over 300 pounds.
There are different types of tight ends out there. Some can be more athletic and almost act like wide receivers, while others are excellent blockers and become part of the power game.
Darnell Washington has finally carved out a role within the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. It only took until his third season, but somehow, in a room that has a Pro Bowler via Jonnu Smith and a player the Steelers paid handsomely via Pat Freiermuth, Washington has become the go-to target in recent weeks.
PITTSBURGH — It's been a poorly kept secret that the listed weight for Pittsburgh Steelers star tight end is just a bit off. Darnell Washington, the third-year TE, has emerged as the new top option at the position as he's become a dangerous threat with the ball in his hands.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are no stranger to Kyle Brandt's Angry Run award, but it usually goes to a running back, typically Jaylen Warren, or previously, when he was on the roster, Najee Harris.
If the Pittsburgh Steelers offense has one clear strength to it, it is probably their tight end room where they have three starting caliber players in Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington had one of the most vicious catch-and-run plays you will ever see during his team’s Week 11 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
In his second season, the Darnell Washington hype train is already beginning. Washington believes he is due for a big season, as do many players and coaches around him.
The Steelers are hoping to see big things from tight end Darnell Washington, who is heading into his second season in the NFL.
Washington, who is listed at 6-foot-7, 264 pounds, towers over other players.
Steelers rookie tight end Darnell Washington is impressive. Even as the team as diversified their gameplan, Washington has turned out to be a massive reason why they can do that.
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