Behind the Steel Curtain on Darnell Washington

ArticleSteelers training camp: Offensive position battles, storylines to follow
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Smith continued to outsnap both Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington despite his clear and obvious struggles.

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Washington's snaps were limited by Smith despite superior performance; poised for increased role.

Washington was outsnapped by the struggling Jonnu Smith despite being a more reliable option at tight end, suggesting he should see increased opportunity in 2026 with Smith's poor performance and the team's focus on improving pass-catching depth.

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