Overview
- Washington left after injuring his forearm/wrist and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game, per Yahoo/Behind the Steel Curtain reporting.
- The Steelers initially listed him as questionable to return in an update from communications director Burt Lauten on X.
- The tight end was hurt on a reception, briefly stayed in, then exited to be evaluated before his status was updated.
- Pittsburgh entered the game without DK Metcalf due to a two-game suspension and without Calvin Austin III because of injury.
- Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith remained available at tight end, with Spencer Anderson as an additional option.