Darnell Washington

Darnell Washington enters his third season as a depth option behind Pat Freiermuth in Pittsburgh. Despite elite size and blocking ability, his usage in the passing game has been minimal—just 7 career targets through two seasons. The Steelers’ offensive scheme and quarterback situation provide little optimism for a spike in target share, and his dynasty value has dropped nearly 100 points in the last month. Washington’s best-case scenario is a niche TE2/3 role if injuries strike ahead of him. His athletic upside remains, but lack of production and opportunity makes him a hold only in deep TE-premium formats; otherwise, he's a cut candidate.