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SteelersDarnell Washington Says He Weighs 311 Pounds as Breakout Role Grows

Mike Tomlin called the tight end a special athlete after his career-best 67-yard receiving day and an 87.5 PFF grade in Cincinnati.

Overview

  • Washington disclosed on the St. Brown Podcast that he weighs 311 pounds, a sharp contrast to his official 6-foot-7, 264-pound listing.
  • In Week 11 at Cincinnati, he broke multiple tackles on a 31-yard catch-and-run and finished with four receptions for 67 yards.
  • He played 46 snaps and earned an 87.5 Pro Football Focus grade, leading Pittsburgh tight ends in usage within Arthur Smith’s offense.
  • Through 10 games, he has already set career highs with 29 targets and 209 receiving yards as his responsibilities expand beyond blocking.
  • Tomlin said Washington’s traits were evident on his Georgia tape, and attention now centers on how the Steelers will deploy him heading into Sunday’s game at Chicago.