After the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 17 loss against the Cleveland Browns, Mike Tomlin was quick to say that Darnell Washington had suffered a broken arm. This wasn't the news anyone wanted to hear. Still, hope remained for his chances of suiting up again for a potential playoff run.
Several weeks back, quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered two fractured bones in his left wrist. After missing just one game, Rodgers was able to power through and has played ever since—even having the best game of his Steelers career in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions.
Unfortunately, this won't be the case for Washington.