Behind the Steel Curtain on Darnell Washington

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Only one receiver, DK Metcalf (391), has more snaps than Pat Freiermuth (284) and Washington (272).
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Washington's 272 snaps rank third on team; elite blocker in league-leading 12-personnel usage.

Washington has logged 272 snaps in 2026, third-most among Steelers pass catchers behind only DK Metcalf (391) and Pat Freiermuth (284); the Steelers use 12-personnel (two tight end sets) 28.1% of the time, eighth-most in the NFL, and Washington has proven he can create explosive plays when targeted while establishing himself as one of the league's better blocking tight ends, with sealing off the edge on runs becoming a specialty.

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