The Pittsburgh Steelers boast one of the deepest and most talented tight end rooms in the NFL. They’ve invested roughly $19 million in cap space into their top three at the position this season, yet it’s second-year tight end Darnell Washington—the youngest and cheapest of the trio—who’s starting to shine the brightest.
According to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler, the Steelers are running out of reasons to keep him off the field.
“The Steelers know a run-heavy Week 4 attack was something to build on but disrupted plans in the passing game, too,” Fowler wrote. “The feeling in the building is that Washington is making himself difficult to keep off the field due to his blocking prowess.