Steelers film review: Jaylen Warren & Rico Dowdle basically traded off possessions both getting the full role when they played, but I think this is very difficult to learn anything from I’m not sure that Warren starting is more than ceremonial but it’s definitely possible it’s not Germie Bernard played mainly on the outside, while Roman Wilson played in the slot I think this is a sign Roman Wilson would play in 11P for now, which matches reports - this can change as the season goes on and if...

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NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Washington continues to rotate with Pat Freiermuth at TE for the Steelers; described as similar to an offensive tackle in playing style, making neither TE draftable aside from the deepest of leagues due to the unclear split.

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PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Washington has secured a contract extension from the Steelers this offseason as part of the team's effort to retain its 2023 draft class, signaling organizational confidence in his development.

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PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

Scott Barrett identifies Darnell Washington as a player with top-three potential at the tight end position, ranking him ahead of Dalton Kincaid.

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Washington is the team's best blocking tight end; the source states 'Washington is the team's best blocker at this spot,' positioning him as a key contributor in the tight end rotation.

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PositiveSleeperAug 18, 2026Legendary Upside

Darnell Washington is identified as an interesting late-round tight end option due to current role ambiguity, offering potential for spike weeks in best ball formats. He is considered a decent use of a roster spot to accumulate additional points in deep draft formats.

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PositiveSleeperAug 18, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Steelers TE outsnapped Pat Freiermuth 74% to 47% and ran more routes (62% vs. 54%); firmly on late-round dart radar with potential to end up as top TE for Steelers this year; insight equally about cooling on Freiermuth.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Darnell Washington played 72% snaps and 62% routes in the first two drives before exiting; continues to be buried in the ranks despite high-end contract, as the Steelers offense heavily profiles as one that should lean on multi-TE formations.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Darnell Washington signed a four-year deal worth $42 million but is listed as the backup to Pat Freiermuth. He's an important run blocker—essentially an extra offensive lineman at 6-foot-7, 264 pounds—and valuable as a big red zone target for QB Aaron Rodgers. However, Coach Mike McCarthy is expected to use more three wide receiver sets than former OC Arthur Smith did, which may limit Washington's contributions in the passing game.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Washington drew the start and played more snaps than Pat Freiermuth in preseason Week 1, though the routes were split evenly with Washington holding an 8-7 edge. The Steelers ran plenty of 12-personnel and even showed a 13-personnel look, but a true timeshare between Washington and Freiermuth would make both players irrelevant for fantasy purposes.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Washington drew the start and played more snaps than Pat Freiermuth in the Steelers' preseason opener. However, the routes were split evenly, with Washington holding an 8-7 edge. The Steelers ran plenty of 12-personnel and even showed a 13-personnel look, but a true timeshare between Washington and Freiermuth would make both players irrelevant for fantasy purposes.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Darnell Washington split playing time early in preseason Week 1 with Pat Freiermuth.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Tight end Darnell Washington signed a four-year, $42 million deal with the Steelers, securing his role as a key offensive weapon for the franchise.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Washington was running a route on the first sack play, lined up out wide. The source notes that Fautanu's defender was out wide of Washington, who himself was running a route, contributing to the blocking confusion on the play.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Washington, a tight end from Pittsburgh's 2023 draft class, inked an extension during the 2026 NFL offseason alongside Keeanu Benton and Nick Herbig.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end from the Steelers' 2023 draft class signed an extension earlier in 2025, part of the team's effort to lock in core contributors from that draft cohort alongside Keeanu Benton and Nick Herbig.

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PositiveNewsAug 12, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Sports

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These TEs are set to break out in fantasy this year 🔥 (via @justinboone)

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PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source expects Darnell Washington to continue stacking strong seasons and gain more national hype as a result, predicting he'll likely appear on ESPN's top-10 lists heading into next season as the Steelers' young talent gains recognition.

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