Overview
- Pittsburgh placed Darnell Washington on injured reserve following surgery for a broken arm suffered in Week 17, ending his season unless the team reaches the Super Bowl.
- The Steelers signed offensive lineman Jack Driscoll to the 53-man roster and added tight end Jaheim Bell for depth at the position.
- Coaches plan to expand roles for Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Connor Heyward and may deploy extra linemen such as Spencer Anderson in jumbo sets.
- Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith referenced contingency plans for tush‑push and power packages with Washington unavailable.
- Washington posted career highs this season with 31 catches for 364 yards as Pittsburgh now faces Baltimore in Week 18 with DK Metcalf suspended and Calvin Austin III’s status uncertain.