NFL Rumors: Ex-Patriots Tight End Working Out For AFC Team

After not securing a role with the Patriots, Scotty Washington will try to find a home in Pittsburgh.

Washington on Tuesday will work out for the Steelers, as first reported by KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson. Mike Tomlin’s team developed a need for tight end help Sunday when it placed Pat Freiermuth on injured reserve. Pittsburgh currently carries Darnell Washington and Rodney Williams on its active roster, while Noah Gindorff is on the practice squad.

The 26-year-old Washington most recently played in New England, where he first latched on in September 2022. He played in one game for the Patriots last regular season and signed a reserve/future contract with the organization this past January. Washington, who spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals before his brief tenure in Foxboro, Mass., was waived by New England on Aug. 27.

Washington failed to earn the Patriots’ third tight end spot, which ultimately was claimed by Pharaoh Brown. Brown has become a valuable asset for New England both as a blocker and pass-catcher, so much so that it wouldn’t be reckless for Bill Belichick and company to consider trading offseason addition Mike Gesicki before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Should Washington impress the Steelers enough, his first game with Pittsburgh could be Sunday at Acrisure Stadium where the 5-2 Jacksonville Jaguars are set to visit.