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Sources: TE Washington, Steelers reach 4-yr. deal
Key takeaways
- The supersized tight end had a career-high 364 yards on 31 catches (43 targets) with Aaron Rodgers in 2025.
- Thanks to his 6-foot-7, near-300-pound frame, Washington has been used as a big red-zone target in Pittsburgh, but the Georgia product also has shown an ability to steamroll defenders in space.
- "Love Darnell," first-year Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers extended their second 2023 draft pick in as many days Wednesday, this time reaching an agreement with tight end Darnell Washington on a four-year, $42 million deal that includes $21 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
The supersized tight end had a career-high 364 yards on 31 catches (43 targets) with Aaron Rodgers in 2025. He has a touchdown catch in each of the last two seasons.
Thanks to his 6-foot-7, near-300-pound frame, Washington has been used as a big red-zone target in Pittsburgh, but the Georgia product also has shown an ability to steamroll defenders in space.
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