Steelers sign Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington to contract extensions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers extended contracts for edge rusher Nick Herbig and tight end Darnell Washington on June 4, 2026. Herbig received a four-year, $100 million deal, while Washington's extension is worth $42 million over four years. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and defensive lineman Keeanu Benton, both from the 2023 draft class, remain under rookie contracts expiring after the 2026 season and are seen as deserving future extensions. However, first-round offensive tackle Broderick Jones is currently facing injury issues that have left his status uncertain.
- •Herbig signs four-year deal worth $100 million
- •Washington gets four-year extension worth $42 million
- •Porter and Benton remain on expiring rookie deals
- •Porter has allowed just one touchdown in his career
- •Jones faces uncertainty due to a significant injury
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — 2 Steelers who deserve extensions after Nick Herbig, Darnell Washington deals
"The Pittsburgh Steelers signed two standouts from their 2023 NFL Draft class to new deals, but two more defenders are also deserving of contracts.
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