Tight Ends
Darnell Washington gets $42 million Steelers contract extension
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Darnell Washington signed a four-year, $42 million extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers on June 4. The deal pays him $10.5 million annually and makes him the 12th-highest paid tight end in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth received an honorable mention in ESPN's latest positional rankings for the position. The nod came after a 2025 season in which he recorded 41 receptions for 486 yards and four touchdowns.
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The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension with tight end Kyle Pitts that includes $36 million guaranteed.
New Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio expressed enthusiasm for expanding the roles of tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington during a media session on Tuesday.
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NFL analyst Ryan Wilson said he has heard the Pittsburgh Steelers could consider Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Steelers hold multiple picks but face questions at tight end after roster changes. Sadiq, a dynamic athlete, impressed with strong college production and elite combine numbers.