According to Steelers beat writer Mike DeFabo, rookie WR Germie Bernard “showed confident hands and good body control, especially near the sideline” this offseason. That's on brand for Bernard, who exited a four-year college career with a low 2.5% drop rate.

The Steelers have agreed to a four-year extension with TE Darnell Washington worth $42 million, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, with $21 million of that guaranteed. Washington’s heading into his fourth season after arriving as a third-round pick in 2023. It’ll be his first under a new coaching staff, however, headed by Mike McCarthy. The extension puts Washington under contract with Pittsburgh through 2030, which would be his age-29 season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Alabama WR Germie Bernard in Round 2 (No. 47 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bernard spent a quiet freshman year at Michigan State, a better sophomore year at Washington, and then a stronger finish at Alabama. He led the team in receptions two straight years after following HC Kalen DeBoer from Washington. Bernard sports NFL size and alignment flexibility. He’s a polished route runner who gets in and out of breaks with precision, making him especially effective on slants and digs. Alabama also leaned into his versatility, giving him 18 carries for 101 yards and 2 TDs in 2025. He forced 17 missed tackles, underscoring his run-after-catch ability. Bernard’s skill set should make him a high-floor fantasy contributor, but does he have a ceiling worth chasing?