Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington has certainly seen more opportunities during his second year in the NFL. Steelers quarterbacks targeted him 23 times during the regular season versus only 10 targets during his rookie season. And he’s caught 19 passes for 200 yards, an average of 10.5 yards per catch. That’s almost two full yards per catch better than his rookie season.
Oh, and Washington caught his first NFL touchdown in 2024, a five-yard reception against the Denver Broncos back in Week 2. He’s shown his ability to be a good receiving option this season. That’s on top of his prowess as a blocking tight end.