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, Washington caught just seven of his 10 targets for 61 yards, however 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 being top option Pat Freiermuth in a TE corps that also includes Connor Heyward and MyCole Pruitt.
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Receiving
Year | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TDS | LNG | YAC | YDS/G |
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2023 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 61 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 50 | 4 |
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Darnell Washington Game Log 2023
2023 Postseason
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receiving
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Date
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Opp
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Result
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REC
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TGTS
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YDS
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AVG
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TDS
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LNG
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YAC
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1/15
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L
17-31
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
|
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Postseason Totals |
0
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2023 Regular Season
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receiving
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Opp
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Result
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REC
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TGTS
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YDS
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AVG
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TDS
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LNG
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YAC
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12/23
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W
34-11
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1
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1
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8
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8
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0
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8
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7
|
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12/7
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L
18-21
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1
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2
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12
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12
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0
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12
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11
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11/26
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W
16-10
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1
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1
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10
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10
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0
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10
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6
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11/19
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L
10-13
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1
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1
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8
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8
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0
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8
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6
|
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11/12
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W
23-19
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1
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1
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6
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6
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0
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6
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6
|
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11/2
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W
20-16
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1
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1
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7
|
7
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0
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7
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5
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10/8
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W
17-10
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0
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2
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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10/1
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L
6-30
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1
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1
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10
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10
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0
|
10
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9
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Regular Season Totals |
7
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10
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61
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7.6
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0
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12
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50
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Could see more receiving opportunities
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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, Washington caught just seven of his 10 targets for 61 yards, however 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 being top option Pat Freiermuth in a TE corps that also includes Connor Heyward and MyCole Pruitt.
Remains limited in Week 10
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Washington's snap count matched that of fellow tight end Connor Heyward on Sunday, but the rookie third-rounder had minimal production once again. Washington hasn't had more than one reception in any of his appearances this season, and he'll likely have even less of a role in the team's offense once Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) returns, which could happen as early as next Sunday against the Browns.