Steelers Extend Darnell Washington for 4 Years, $42 Million as Mike McCarthy Locks In Young Core
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 4
Steelers Extend Darnell Washington for 4 Years, $42 Million as Mike McCarthy Locks In Young Core
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 4
Summary
$42 million over four years will keep tight end Darnell Washington in Pittsburgh, with $21 million guaranteed as the Steelers continue early offseason extensions.
Washington earned the deal after posting 31 catches for 364 yards and one touchdown in 16 games before a broken arm ended his 2025 season.
Pittsburgh projects the 2023 third-round pick as its starting tight end ahead of Pat Freiermuth and rookie Riley Nowakowski, signaling a larger role in McCarthy’s offense.
The move came a day after linebacker Nick Herbig’s extension and fits the Steelers’ push to secure young talent after winning the AFC North but failing to win a playoff game.