Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington made one of the best plays in Week 11, showcasing his athleticism and strength. What was unknown until his appearance on the “St. Brown Podcast” was that he did it while weighing 311 pounds, as much as some offensive linemen.

In last Sunday’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington caught a pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers and turned it into a 31-yard gain. He stiff-armed linebacker Barrett Carter, lowered his shoulder into safety Geno Stone to force a missed tackle and shoved cornerback DJ Turner II to the ground with one arm.

Washington’s play was lauded by many, leading to him earning NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt’s “Angry Runs” award for the week. The conversation about Washington also turned to his weight, especially as defende

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