# We Underpaid Him: Vince Williams Says Darnell Washington Contract Extension Feels Like A Steal

> Steelers' Vince Williams calls Darnell Washington's contract extension a steal after his season performance.
- Title: We Underpaid Him: Vince Williams Says Darnell Washington…
- Summary: Steelers' Vince Williams calls Darnell Washington's contract extension a steal after his season performance.
- Keywords: pittsburgh steelers, darnell washington, vince williams, contract extension, tight end, steelers blitz podcast, nfl draft, nfl, Steelers Depot
- Source: Steelers Depot — https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/we-underpaid-him-vince-williams-says-darnell-washington-contract-extension-feels-like-a-steal
- Author: Troy Montgomery
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:30:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh steelers, darnell washington, vince williams, contract extension, tight end, steelers blitz podcast, nfl draft, sports, nfl
## Steelers Extend Tight End
Pittsburgh Steelers signed tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year $42 million contract with $21 million guaranteed.
## Washington's Season Performance
Washington has 19 catches for 254 yards and three touchdowns in eight games, a career-high for touchdowns.
## Vince Williams' View
Former Steelers linebacker Vince Williams says Washington's play justifies the contract extension.
## Williams' Podcast Quote
We’ve seen things that we didn’t even know Darnell could do before, stretching the field in the run blocking game.

> We’ve seen things that we didn’t even know Darnell could do before
## Contract Justification
Williams says the extension feels like a steal after initial concerns about Washington's pass-catching ability.
## Washington's Impact
Washington led the Steelers in receiving yards with a 94-yard game against the Browns featuring two big catches and runs.
## Unique Skill Set
Washington's size and versatility make him a key part of the Steelers' offense, stretching defenses and scoring in red zones.
## Contract Value
Washington is the 12th-highest paid tight end in the NFL at the time of his extension.
## Williams' Final Assessment
Williams calls Washington the only player Pittsburgh paid that feels like a steal after the season.

> Darnell is the only person that we paid, in my opinion, that feels like a steal
## Key takeaway

Steelers' Vince Williams says Darnell Washington's contract extension feels like a steal after his career-high 3 touchdowns and 254 yards in 8 games.