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Steelers' Darnell Washington Confirms 311-Pound Weight as Breakout Role Draws Tomlin's Praise

The 6-foot-7 tight end is posting career-best usage with Pittsburgh expanding his duties beyond blocking.

Overview

  • Washington disclosed on the St. Brown Podcast that he weighs 311 pounds, far above his listed 264–265.
  • His 31–32 yard stiff-arm catch-and-run against the Bengals went viral and helped set up a halftime field goal.
  • He posted four receptions for 67 yards in that win, logging season highs for a game and ranking second on the team in receiving yards.
  • Head coach Mike Tomlin called him a special athlete with unique talents and a force to be reckoned with in one-on-one tackling.
  • Through 10 games he has 18 catches for 209 yards and a touchdown, an increased snap share in heavy packages, and an 87.5 PFF grade reported for his 46-snap Bengals performance.