Steelers, TE Darnell Washington agree to a four-year extension
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The Steelers have agreed to terms with tight end Darnell Washington on a four-year extension.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the deal is worth $42 million with $21 million guaranteed.
The Steelers drafted Washington in the third round in 2023, and he has improved every year.
As a rookie, Washington was used mostly as a blocker and had only seven catches for 61 yards. He caught 19 passes for 200 yards and a touchdown in 2024 before 31 receptions for 364 yards and a touchdown in 2025.
He has played more than 500 snaps on offense in each of his first three seasons despite the Steelers having Pat Freiermuth at the position.