Steelers, TE Darnell Washington agree to a four-year extension
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Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year contract extension worth $42 million, including $21 million guaranteed.
- Washington was drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft and has shown consistent improvement each season.
- His rookie year saw limited receiving production with seven catches for 61 yards, but his performance increased to 19 receptions for 200 yards and a touchdown in 2024.
- In 2025, Washington further improved with 31 receptions for 364 yards and a touchdown, while playing over 500 offensive snaps each season.
- Despite sharing the position with Pat Freiermuth, Washington has established himself as a key contributor in the Steelers' offense.