Will Darnell Washington Lose Playing Time Under Mike McCarthy?

Darnell WashingtonWill Darnell Washington lose playing time with the Steelers under Mike McCarthy?

The Steelers coaching staff that loved TE Darnell Washington isn’t here anymore, replaced by Mike McCarthy and his crew. While McCarthy is a former tight ends coach himself, as is his new offensive coordinator, what does that mean for a tight end who primarily blocks? That has been the subject of some considerable speculation in recent days from those who cover the team.

A third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Darnell Washington is going into a contract year. Ordinarily, the Steelers prefer to sign core players to extensions in the summer of the final year of their deal. But because the…