Steelers' Darnell Washington misses practice after welcoming fourth child
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington missed practice ahead of Week 2 due to the birth of his first son on September 16. Washington, who stands at 6-foot-7 and over 300 pounds, has become a key player for the Steelers since being drafted in 2023. While his absence for practice raises questions regarding his availability, it is anticipated he will take the field for the upcoming matchup against the New England Patriots. The situation is being monitored closely by the team's coaching staff.
- •Darnell Washington missed practice after the birth of his son.
- •He was drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
- •Washington has emerged as a top blocking tight end.
- •The Steelers face the New England Patriots in Week 2.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Huge Steelers TE has perfectly acceptable excuse for practice absence
"The Pittsburgh Steelers saw one of their biggest players miss practice ahead of Week 2, but he may have a perfectly good excuse.
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