{"id":1964,"date":"2026-05-28T11:03:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T04:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.drinkfood.info\/?p=1964"},"modified":"2026-05-28T11:03:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T04:03:18","slug":"adam-schefter-patriots-have-submitted-a-massive-trade-offer-for-steelers-star-te-darnell-washington-an-attractive-post-june-1-proposal-that-is-forcing-steelers-to-seriously-reconsider-dt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.drinkfood.info\/?p=1964","title":{"rendered":"Adam Schefter: Patriots Have Submitted a Massive Trade Offer for Steelers star TE Darnell Washington \u2014 an Attractive Post-June 1 Proposal That Is Forcing Steelers to Seriously Reconsider&#8230;DT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pittsburgh, PA \u2014 The New England Patriots are making a bold statement in the trade market by sending a significant offer to the Pittsburgh Steelers for talented young tight end Darnell Washington.<\/p>\n<p>According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Patriots have officially submitted a major trade proposal to the Steelers after June 1 \u2014 the date when teams gain more flexibility to trade without heavy salary cap implications.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.gettyimages.com\/id\/2241658787\/photo\/cincinnati-ohio-darnell-washington-of-the-pittsburgh-steelers-looks-on-during-the-national.jpg?s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=WpLi-OcDHnBed-2HqOwT03USJM1bqdP9wq4hceJXovw=\" alt=\"Darnell Washington of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at...\" width=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Proposed Trade Package:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Patriots receive: <strong>Darnell Washington<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Steelers receive: <strong>2027 Second-round pick + 2027 Fourth-round pick<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Multiple sources indicate that New England views Darnell Washington as a high-priority target to add size, blocking ability, and explosive playmaking to their offense, providing a crucial young weapon to support their quarterback in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>With a clear need for a dynamic, physically dominant tight end, the Patriots are being aggressive in upgrading the position this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>Darnell Washington, 25 years old, is widely regarded as one of the brightest young tight ends in the NFL. He possesses elite size (6&#8217;7&#8243;), strong hands, and exceptional athleticism for his frame. He has continued to develop as both a reliable receiver and a dominant inline blocker.<\/p>\n<p>Although Washington has been a key part of the Steelers\u2019 offense, his usage has been somewhat limited due to the presence of Pat Freiermuth. However, he is still considered a high-upside &#8220;superstar&#8221; talent with All-Pro potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Situation with the Steelers:<\/strong> Pittsburgh is currently in a competitive window and values Washington highly as a core piece of their young offense. However, with the team entering a phase of roster optimization, they may be willing to listen to offers for draft capital if the return is substantial. Washington is entering the final years of his rookie contract.<\/p>\n<p>The Seahawks, on the other hand, are clearly in \u201cwin-now + build future\u201d mode and see Washington as the perfect long-term complement to their offensive scheme.<\/p>\n<p>While the package of a 2027 second-round pick plus a fourth-round pick is considered very strong, sources say the Steelers are expected to demand even more \u2014 possibly including an additional mid-round pick \u2014 before agreeing to move their young superstar tight end.<\/p>\n<p>This trade negotiation is quickly becoming one of the biggest stories of the 2026 offseason, as the Seahawks aggressively look to upgrade their roster while the Steelers must decide whether to keep a rising star or collect valuable future draft assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pittsburgh, PA \u2014 The New England Patriots are making a bold statement in the trade market by sending a significant offer to the Pittsburgh Steelers for talented&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1965,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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