TE Darnell Washington, Steelers agree to terms on four-year, $42M extension

Tight end Darnell Washington has agreed to a four-year, $42 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $21 million guaranteed, as reported by ESPN on Wednesday. The 24-year-old, who was a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, recorded career highs in 2025 with 31 catches, 364 yards, and 13 starts. The deal averages $10.5 million per year, placing Washington among the top 10 highest-paid tight ends in the league.