PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – His first season his knee was so bad it was hard for him to produce in practice, last year Darnell Washington proved to be a steal in the third round. Wednesday night reports, including from 93.7 The Fan Insider Mark Kaboly from the Pat McAfee Show, Washington agrees to a four-year, $42 million extension.
Washington played as a rookie, but mostly as a blocker finishing with seven receptions for 61 yards. In 2024, 19 catches for 200 yards and his first touchdown. Last year, Aaron Rodgers praised him as a target and he finished with 31 receptions for 364 yards and a score.
He did this while the 6’7”, 290ish pounder still was one of the best blocking tight ends in the game.
Washington’s contract was the second in as many days from that Steelers draft class. The team agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract with fourth-round pick Nick Herbig on Tuesday.
Tight end coming off career-highs in catches and yards
Tight end coming off career-highs in catches and yards
