Darnell Washington adjusts weight ahead of 2026 NFL season with Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington has undergone a significant weight loss since his 2025 season, where he reportedly weighed as much as 311 pounds. The team has enforced new weight goals that Washington acknowledges he needs to meet. Washington attributed his weight gain to changes in his body and lifestyle, including a fondness for food. The Steelers' new coaching staff is reportedly ensuring players stay within these weight limits to optimize performance. Washington's current weight loss efforts are seen as beneficial for his playing capabilities.
- •Washington weighed as much as 311 pounds during the 2025 season.
- •New weight goals and fines have been implemented by the Steelers' coaching staff.
- •Washington acknowledges needing to lose weight for the upcoming season.
- •He previously weighed around 264 pounds, showing a significant increase.
- •The team's focus on weight management aims to enhance player performance.
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers' Darnell Washington Drastic Weight Loss Changes TE Impact in Pittsburgh
"The tight end went viral for his weight during the 2025 NFL season.
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