Darnell Washington may be third on the Steelers’ tight-end depth chart, but he might be first in Aaron Rodgers’ heart. The veteran quarterback wasted no time lavishing praise on the big man, comparing him to Marcedes Lewis, a former teammate. Lewis showed incredible longevity (and he’s still not retired), combining physicality with an attention to his craft.
As training camp wore on, we saw the relationship develop between Rodgers and Washington. A third-round pick out of Georgia in 2023, Washington has largely settled into a blocking role. His opportunities in the passing game increased last year, but he still wants more.