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• Steelers' Darnell Washington: Role grows in 2024

  01/15/2025 • By RotoWire

  Washington secured 19 of 25 targets for 200 yards and a touchdown over 17 regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024. Washington's production improved slightly in 2024 after he secured seven of 10 targets for 61 yards over 17 regular-season appearances as a rookie last year. However, the 23-year-old wasn't a reliable fantasy option, recording double-digit receiving yards in just six appearances and being held without a catch in four of the final five games of the regular season. Pat Freiermuth signed a four-year contract extension with the Steelers ahead of the 2024 season, and as long as he remains healthy next season, it seems unlikely that Washington will have much fantasy potential.

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• Steelers' Darnell Washington: Logs four catches in victory

  10/21/2024 • By RotoWire

  Washington secured all four of his targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 37-15 win over the Jets. Washington found plenty of success under new starting quarterback Russell Wilson on Sunday, tallying career-high marks in receptions and receiving yards. While Washington had an encouraging performance Sunday and could establish more value if he can maintain a connection with Wilson, the second-year tight end has secured 10 of 11 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown over his first seven appearances of the season, so he hasn't been a very reliable fantasy option.

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• Steelers' Darnell Washington: Logs two receptions in Week 4

  09/30/2024 • By RotoWire

  Washington secured both of his targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts. Washington didn't have more than five receiving yards in any of the first three games of the season, but he tallied double-digit yards on both of his receptions during Sunday's defeat. He still didn't see as much work as starting tight end Pat Freiermuth, who secured five of seven targets for 57 yards and a touchdown. Although Washington looked good when he had the ball in his hands Sunday, he hasn't yet carved out a high enough target share to make him a reliable fantasy option.

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• Steelers' Darnell Washington: Minimal production in win

  09/09/2024 • By RotoWire

  Washington secured his lone target for five yards during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons. Although Washington was on the field for 54 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, he didn't see much work in the passing game. Despite appearing in all 17 games during his rookie season in 2023, he didn't have more than one reception in any outing and could struggle to see many targets once again this year, especially if starting tight end Pat Freiermuth stays healthy.

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• Steelers' Darnell Washington: Cleared to play Week 1

  09/06/2024 • By RotoWire

  Washington (knee) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. Washington popped up on Thursday's injury report as a non-participant due to a knee issue, but he now looks fully healthy for Week 1. The depth tight end figures to mostly contribute as a blocker on offense Sunday.

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