# Steelers Shift Tight End Future

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Steelers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-steelers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7434879)
Published: 2026-06-05T16:51:01+00:00
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The Steelers just locked up Darnell Washington with a four-year, $42 million deal—paying him less per year than Pat Freiermuth’s previous contract. But this move signals a bigger shift: Washington, just 24 and full of untapped potential, is now the team’s future at tight end. Freiermuth, despite solid early years, faces a looming dead cap hit in 2027 and likely won’t return beyond that. With Mike McCarthy’s offense on the horizon, the Steelers are betting big on Washington to become their primary tight end—and Freiermuth’s time may be winding down. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/289d36a4bbf51846

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