Darnell Washington scores first NFL touchdown in Paris during PIT-NO game

The tight end inked a four-year, $42M contract in June.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Darnell Washington made the first ever NFL touchdown in Paris a good one. PITvsNO on NFL Network Stream on @NFLPlus htt Via @NFL on X

What happened: Washington hauled in a contested pass during Sunday's regular-season matchup on NFL Network. The reception stands as the first touchdown in league history recorded in the French capital.

Why it matters: Opening the scoring in a debut international market gives the tight end a landmark red-zone moment on a standalone stage. Converting through contact reinforces his value as a physical target near the goal line.

By the numbers: Per ESPN (as of Sept. 29, 2026), Washington caught 31 passes for 364 yards and one touchdown across 16 games in 2025 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who selected him 93rd overall in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Georgia.

What to watch: Play in the PIT-NO international matchup continues through the Sunday morning window on NFL Network and NFL Plus.

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