Steelers extend tight end Darnell Washington for four years, $42 million
18 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year extension worth $42 million, with $21 million guaranteed. Washington was entering the final year of his rookie contract after being drafted in the third round of 2023. Over three seasons, he has developed into a key player, finishing with career highs in 2025 of 31 receptions and 364 yards while also being recognized for his blocking skills. Washington joins fellow 2023 draft class member Nick Herbig in securing an extension this offseason.
- •Steelers agree to a four-year, $42 million deal with Washington.
- •Washington's contract includes $21 million guaranteed.
- •He posted career highs in receptions and yards in 2025.
- •Washington was drafted by the Steelers in 2023.
- •He has been a significant contributor on offense and blocking.
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- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — The hidden reason the Steelers paid Darnell Washington more than he’s worth and it works
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Former Georgia TE signs $42 million contract extension
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- 8:05 PMSteelers.com — Steelers sign Washington - Steelers.com
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers sign tight end Darnell Washington to a new five-year contract
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers Reportedly Sign TE To $42 Million Extension
"The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a big investment in tight end Darnell Washington. The club signed the 6-foot-7, 264-pound Washington to a new five-year contract that will keep him in black and gold for the rest of the decade. Washington, who had a career-best 31 receptions for 364 yards and a touchdown last season, was about to enter the final year of the rookie contract he signed after being selected in the third round of the 2023 draft.
"The Steelers gave Darnell Washington a four-year extension worth $42 millionDarnell Washington has become a real asset for the Steelers, and his new contract reflects that. The tight end signed a four-year, $42 million deal with $21 million guaranteed, rewarding both his blocking skills and growing presence in the passing game.
"After setting career highs in catches and receiving yards in 2025, Darnell Washington has earned a four-year, $42 million extension from the Steelers that includes $21 million guaranteed
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 11:51 PMDarnell Washington contract details revealed
Contract details for the Steelers’ tight end.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:14 AMSteelers TE Darnell Washington's new contract details revealed
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington had his contract details revealed following the huge extension he signed.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 7:03 PMThe hidden reason the Steelers paid Darnell Washington more than he’s worth and it works
The Steelers gave Darnell Washington a four-year extension worth $42 millionDarnell Washington has become a real asset for the Steelers, and his new contract reflects that. The tight end signed a four-year, $42 million deal with $21 million guaranteed, rewarding both his blocking skills and growing presence in the passing game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:37 PMFormer Georgia TE signs $42 million contract extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Georgia tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year contract extension.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 10:07 AMSteelers TE Darnell Washington’s massive extension wasn’t even his biggest news
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington announced some huge news following the massive four-year extension he signed.
- Steelers.comJun 4, 2026, 8:05 PMSteelers sign Washington - Steelers.com
The Steelers signed Darnell Washington to a new five-year contract
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:25 PMSteelers sign tight end Darnell Washington to a new five-year contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a big investment in tight end Darnell Washington. The club signed the 6-foot-7, 264-pound Washington to a new five-year contract that will keep him in black and gold for the rest of the decade. Washington, who had a career-best 31 receptions for 364 yards and a touchdown last season, was about to enter the final year of the rookie contract he signed after being selected in the third round of the 2023 draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:32 PMSteelers Reportedly Sign TE To $42 Million Extension
Pittsburgh has signed Darnell Washington to a four-year deal.
- CBS NFLJun 4, 2026, 12:02 PMSteelers reward TE Darnell Washington with massive four-year, $42 million extension
After setting career highs in catches and receiving yards in 2025, Darnell Washington has earned a four-year, $42 million extension from the Steelers that includes $21 million guaranteed
- ESPNJun 4, 2026, 2:42 AMSources: TE Washington, Steelers reach 4-yr. deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers and tight end Darnell Washington have reached agreement on a four-year, $42 million extension, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:09 AMSteelers agree to long-term contract extension with TE Darnell Washington
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a four-year contract extension with tight end Darnell Washington.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:05 AMSteelers agree to terms with TE Darnell Washington on huge contract extension
The Steelers have tight end Darnell Washington have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth over $40 million.
- Pittsburgh Post-GazetteJun 4, 2026, 1:45 AMSteelers make another big signing, giving tight end Darnell Washington a new five-year deal - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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- NBCSports.comJun 4, 2026, 1:41 AMSteelers, TE Darnell Washington agree to a four-year extension - NBC Sports
The Steelers have agreed to terms with tight end Darnell Washington on a four-year extension.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:37 AMSteelers, TE Darnell Washington agree to a four-year extension
The Steelers have agreed to terms with tight end Darnell Washington on a four-year extension.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:37 AMSteelers sign TE Darnell Washington to $42 million extension
The Steelers lock down the big tight end.
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