Darnell Washington Dynasty Value 2026

Pittsburgh’s 2025 reliance on heavy tight-end personnel matters more for Washington after Jonnu Smith and Connor Heyward left, but it does not erase Pat Freiermuth or guarantee targets. Washington’s role did grow to a 57% snap share last year, yet the receiving line—31 catches, 364 yards, one TD in 13 games—still shows a blocker-first player who needs a route and red-zone usage jump to matter in standard formats.

His KTC value (1,928) has climbed from roughly 1,200 a year ago but is flat recently, which is appropriate for a role bet rather than a breakout. Add or hold in TE-premium and deep formats; in shallow leagues, wait for camp reports that show he is running meaningful routes before spending an asset.