How is Darnell Washington’s future affected by the Steelers’ addition of Jonnu Smith, if at all?
The Steelers appear to be high on Darnell Washington—and yet they brought in another tight end, a Pro Bowler. What does the arrival of Jonnu Smith mean for his future with the Steelers, assuming it means something? It’s reasonable to assume Smith will be ahead of him on the depth chart, based on salary alone.
Key here is the fact that Darnell Washington is entering his third season, a key point. If he plays well this year, he is potentially setting himself up for a nice contract extension.