As everyone surely expected, the first player to score a touchdown for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024 was tight end Darnell Washington.
Washington managed just that one reception last Sunday. Still, the Steelers beat the Denver Broncos to advance to 2-0 on the year. In each of the first two games of the season, Washington has recorded one catch for 5 yards. As was similar to his rookie season in 2023, Washington certainly hasn’t made the biggest impact as a receiving threat, though he’s making his catches count.
However, his role as a pass-catcher isn’t the only way he brings value to the team.