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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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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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Washington (knee) did not practice Thursday. Washington wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday, so this is a new issue for the second-year tight end. Connor Heyward and MyCole Pruitt would be in line for expanded roles behind Pat Freiermuth if Washington can't play Sunday against the Falcons.
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In his second season as a pro, Washington believes that there's a "strong possibility" he can emerge as more of a receiving threat, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. In 17 regular-season contests as a rookie last season, Washington caught just seven of his 10 targets for 61 yards, but with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on board, the 2023 third-rounder is a candidate to see more pass-catching opportunities in what figures to be a more tight-end friendly offense in Pittsburgh. At 6-foot-7, 264 pounds, Washington has the size to continue to make his mark as a run blocker, but the Georgia product has some untapped potential as a receiver and should have an opportunity to demonstrate that more in 2024, while working behind top option Pat Freiermuth in a TE corps that also includes Connor Heyward and MyCole Pruitt.
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Washington secured seven of 10 targets for 61 yards over 17 games during the 2023 season. Washington drew solid reviews during training camp ahead of his rookie season, but he was unable to carve out much of a role in the Steelers' passing game, even with Pat Freiermuth missing five games due to an injury. Washington was on the field for 48 percent of the team's offensive snaps, but he didn't record more than 12 receiving yards in any of his appearances. Although his lack of targets was discouraging, it was a positive sign to see him carve out his fair share of playing time, and he'll look to take a step forward in 2024.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 09/22 | Los Angeles | 17 | 4.00 |
| 4 | 09/29 | @Indianapolis | 11 | 2.00 |
| 5 | 10/06 | Dallas | 15 | 3.00 |
| 6 | 10/13 | @Las Vegas | 25 | 6.00 |
| 7 | 10/20 | New York | 14 | 3.00 |
| 8 | 10/28 | New York | 23 | 5.00 |
| 9 | BYE | - | - | - |
| 10 | 11/10 | @Washington | 3 | 0.00 |
| 11 | 11/17 | Baltimore | 28 | 9.00 |
| 12 | 11/21 | @Cleveland | 19 | 4.00 |
| 13 | 12/01 | @Cincinnati | 16 | 3.00 |
| 14 | 12/08 | Cleveland | 19 | 4.00 |
| 15 | 12/15 | @Philadelphia | 10 | 2.00 |
| 16 | 12/21 | @Baltimore | 28 | 9.00 |
| 17 | 12/25 | Kansas City | 32 | 16.00 |
| 18 | 01/05 | Cincinnati | 16 | 3.00 |
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| Season | Tar | Recpt | ReYd | ReTD | ReFD | ReAvg | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 5.00 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 | 7 | 61 | 0 | 4 | 8.71 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Year Avg | 10 | 7 | 61 | 0 | 4 | 8.71 | 2 |
| Career | 12 | 9 | 71 | 1 | 5 | 7.89 |