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Steelers Extend Washington Amid Debate
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 91
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Summary
Steelers just handed Darnell Washington a massive four-year, $42M extension—$21M guaranteed—highlighting their faith in his evolving receiving game and elite blocking. With career highs in catches and yards last season, Washington’s value is clear, especially as blocking tight ends gain traction. But critics like Colin Cowherd slam the deal, calling him a “blocking tight end” and comparing him unfavorably to Travis Kelce, arguing the Steelers are spending wisely on the wrong priorities. Washington, still under his rookie deal for one more year, joins Nick Herbig as the second 2023 draft pick to sign a second contract, making him the fourth Steelers player to get a new deal this offseason. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b9d0b08279a07604