Behind the Steel Curtain on Darnell Washington

ArticleSteelers final 53-man roster projectionAugust 29, 2026

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Tight end (4): Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, Riley Nowakowski

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Washington projected to make 53-man roster as second TE.

The source projects Darnell Washington will make the Steelers' initial 53-man roster as the second tight end.

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Washington shares starting TE role with Pat Freiermuth on Week 1 depth chart.

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Monitor for upside in run-heavy script; typically outsnaps Freiermuth.

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Washington signed extension; Porter Jr. remains unsigned among 2023 draft class.

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Washington ranked TE33 for Week 1.

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Washington is the best run blocker at tight end; key to run game upside.

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Washington's elite run-blocking prowess supports top-10 rushing offense projection.

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