Overview
- Head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Washington underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
- The Steelers are shifting tight end snaps to Connor Heyward and Pat Freiermuth while Jonnu Smith continues in a prominent role.
- PennLive reports sources do not expect Washington back for the playoffs, and the team could place him on injured reserve.
- Washington’s emergence as both an in-line blocker and dependable target heightens the impact on the run and pass schemes.
- Pittsburgh also lacks suspended receiver DK Metcalf, further thinning options entering Week 18 against the Ravens.