Steelers extend Washington and Herbig amid roster building plans
Steelers extend Washington and Herbig; plan more deals for 2026 offseason.
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NFL Player Contract Extensions
Significant contract extensions for NFL players, including multi-year deals with guaranteed money following strong performance in recent seasons.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Darnell Washington improves receiving production in 2025 season
In the 2025 NFL season, Darnell Washington caught 31 passes for 364 yards and one touchdown in 14 games played. This represented a significant increase in his receiving workload compared to his first two seasons, during which he was primarily used as a blocking tight end with only 26 catches for 261 yards and one touchdown over 34 games.
Pittsburgh Steelers sign tight end Darnell Washington to four-year extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a four-year contract extension with tight end Darnell Washington worth $42 million, including $21 million guaranteed. Washington was drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of the University of Georgia.
Steelers plan additional contract extensions for 2026 offseason
The Pittsburgh Steelers have plans to extend additional players from the 2023 draft class during the 2026 offseason, including cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton. The team also has previously extended kicker Chris Boswell.
Nick Herbig receives four-year, $100 million extension from Steelers
Pass rusher Nick Herbig, Washington's 2023 draft class teammate, received a four-year contract extension worth $100 million from the Steelers, which preceded Washington's extension deal by one day.
Darnell Washington played college football at University of Georgia
Darnell Washington was a five-star recruit from Las Vegas who committed to and played for the University of Georgia. As a junior in 2022, he recorded 28 receptions for 454 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games before declaring for the NFL Draft.
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