Heading into his third year, expectations are starting to rise for Darnell Washington. The hulking tight end showed up to training camp in great shape and is making a name for himself through the first couple weeks of practices. He got his chance during the Steelers’ 31-25 win over the Jaguars Saturday night and took advantage of it. Washington caught a 19-yard pass up the seam from Mason Rudolph for the Steelers’ first touchdown of the preseason.
Washington seems to have his best football in front of him. But he is in a crowded tight end room, Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith also vying for targets.