Pittsburgh Steelers Exit Meeting: TE Darnell Washington
Experience: 2 Years
Steelers second-year TE Darnell Washington may have been the biggest beneficiary of new OC Arthur Smith. From his rookie year to 2024, he saw his opportunities rise pretty significantly. Some of that is due to the natural evolution of a young player, but Smith utilizes his tight ends more. In the recent past, the Steelers haven’t always employed offensive coordinators who know what to do with them.
Washington’s playing time did not skyrocket, but that comes with some necessary context. He played 584 snaps in 2024 and 511 in 2023.