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cleveland– pittsburgh steelers tight end darnell washington Will not return for Sunday’s game against cleveland browns After suffering a forearm injury in the first half.
Washington exited the game as the Steelers’ leading receiver with 15 yards on two catches on two targets. Washington’s longest catch went for 11 yards on third-and-16. Although Washington lacked a stick, he was whistled to taunt Brown at the end of the game to continue the Steelers’ final field-goal drive.
Washington’s absence is especially significant for an offense that entered the game without its top two wide receivers DK Metcalf And calvin austin iii,
Washington also plays a key role in the Steelers’ tush push play, often being the primary pusher behind the tight end/fullback Connor HaywardWith Washington out, the Steelers decided to attempt a pass on fourth-and-1 from Cleveland’s 22-yard line instead of running a push play, quarterback aaron rodgers targeted scotty miller The deep pass remained incomplete.
