Overview
- The team moved Darnell Washington to injured reserve after he had surgery for a broken arm sustained in Week 17 against Cleveland.
- Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Washington is out for the season and outlined contingency plans that include non-traditional tight end usage such as Spencer Anderson.
- Pat Freiermuth, Connor Heyward and Jonnu Smith are positioned for larger roles as Pittsburgh reshapes its game plan at tight end.
- PennLive reports Washington is not expected back for the playoffs, reinforcing the season-ending nature of the injury.
- Pittsburgh also made corresponding roster moves, signing Jack Driscoll to the active roster and adding tight end Jaheim Bell to the practice squad, with PennLive noting DK Metcalf is suspended.