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The Pittsburgh Steelers have certainly been quite entertaining early this season. Their Week 3 clash with the New England Patriots was proof of that. The Steelers held on for a dramatic 21-14 victory. Aaron Rodgers delivered late, Calvin Austin III made the decisive catch, and the defense came up with big plays at crucial moments. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 2 riding the momentum of their season-opening win. Sunday’s matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, though, brought them crashing back to earth. What looked like a competitive game for three quarters unraveled in the final stretch. Seattle outscored Pittsburgh 17-3 in the fourth quarter to walk away with a 31-17 victory. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 2 riding high off a narrow season-opening win. Reality hit hard on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, though. Despite carrying a 14-7 halftime lead, the Steelers fell apart in the second half, losing 31-17 to the Seattle Seahawks. Costly mistakes, including a muffed kickoff return by Kaleb Johnson in the fourth […]

Few franchises in football embody resilience quite like the Pittsburgh Steelers. Year after year, no matter the injuries, roster turnover, or quarterback instability, Mike Tomlin’s team finds a way to stay relevant. In 2025, the Steelers are once again trying to retool their identity. This time, they have a legendary quarterback at the helm. The […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons has made a habit of rewriting expectations since joining the NFL. Now, an even bolder prediction has emerged, one that could cement him among the league’s all-time greats. ESPN’s Seth Walder projects the Cowboys’ defensive superstar to break the single-season sack record shared by Hall of Famer Michael Strahan […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the more talked-about teams in the NFL right now after acquiring Aaron Rodgers in free agency. With much of the attention on the offense, many believe the defense will remain as one of the best in the league. But how good will that unit be? At least one player […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in full swing of training camp as the 2025 NFL season approaches. The Steelers have been one of the biggest stories of the entire NFL offseason, highlighted by the signing of Aaron Rodgers to run the offense. However, they also signed T.J. Watt to a massive extension and cemented his place […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is excited about what the future holds for his team. Watt is joining some new faces on the defensive side of the ball, to help Pittsburgh reach the NFL Playoffs once again. Watt says this year’s defense will look a bit different from years past. “I think you’re going to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has had a busy summer. Watt negotiated a new contract with his team, and he is now working with Pittsburgh at their training camp. Watt is giving his impression of seeing veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers work at camp. “It’s been awesome, it really has been,” Watt said, per NFL Network. […]

Patrick Queen isn’t mincing words. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker made it clear that the team cannot allow a repeat of last season’s playoff embarrassment, where Pittsburgh surrendered nearly 300 rushing yards to the Baltimore Ravens. As Queen put it, fixing that starts now. “I think everybody just understands the sense of urgency,” Queen said after […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, which has been filled with plenty of speculation throughout. There was a moment in time when it was unclear if TJ Watt would sign a new contract with the organization. However, the front office ended up giving Watt a three-year, $123 million deal with $108 million […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going all in ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Pittsburgh made a number of aggressive moves this offseason, including signing Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract. One Steelers players is happy that his organization is doing whatever it takes to win football games. Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt loved seeing his team […]

Undoubtedly, Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt is living it up. After all, he recently signed a historic $123 million contract extension, making him the highest paid non-QB in the NFL.  After the first day of training camp, Watt discussed this lucrative deal and hinted at what he intends to spend some of the money […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially kicked off their 2025 training camp with plenty of media attention from day one, largely thanks to their star linebacker, T.J. Watt. Months before finalizing his historic three-year, $123 million contract extension, Watt stirred speculation across the league with a cryptic Instagram post — a photo of himself in full Steelers […]

T.J. Watt is officially the highest‑paid non‑quarterback in NFL history, and he now holds the biggest contract in Pittsburgh Steelers history, surpassing a mark once owned by none other than Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger. On his Footbahlin podcast, “Big Ben” laid it all out. Locking in a superstar defender means the Steelers are all‑in on a […]

TJ Watt is sticking with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the long term, drawing attention from franchise legend James Harrison. Watt reached a historic agreement with the Steelers on Saturday, securing a three-year contract extension that will have him earn $123 million in that span with $108 million guaranteed. He will become the highest-paid non-QB in […]

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt is living it up with his three-year $123 million contract extension. A monumental decision that excited his older brother, JJ Watt.  Outside the immediate family, the deal was highly touted by someone within the Steelers family. Former Super Bowl champion and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark made his thoughts […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers understand the essence of who they are: a hard-hitting squad that can wear down opponents and win ugly when necessary. They continue to double down on that philosophy, reinforcing their commitment to T.J. Watt. The superstar defensive end is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history after signing a three-year, $123 million […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially secured their defensive star, signing edge rusher T.J. Watt to a monumental three-year, $123 million contract extension. The deal makes Watt the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, with an average annual salary of $41 million, surpassing the previous record held by Myles Garrett ($40 million) and then Ja’Marr Chase ($40.25 […]

Following months of anxious tension, T.J. Watt finally resolved his offseason holdout by signing a $123 million extension to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the signing allowed fans to breathe a sigh of relief, Watt gave them a hint just hours before by posting a picture with teammate Nick Herbig. Watt shared a post-workout […]

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers helped solidify their defensive line for years to come by signing superstar T.J. Watt to a three-year, $123 million deal that will make him the highest-paid non quarterback in NFL history, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal includes $108 million in guaranteed money and will reset the market for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and T.J. Watt have finally come to an agreement on a contract extension, and it’s made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “Sources: The #Steelers and All-Pro edge TJ Watt have agreed to terms on a long-term deal to make him the NFL’s highest-paid defender. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the offseason with two main goals. General manager Omar Khan addressed the first one when Pittsburgh finally signed Aaron Rodgers to be their 2025-26 quarterback. Then, the Steelers inked T.J. Watt to a historic three-year, $123 million contract extension. The deal makes him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history. In […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making sure that superstar pass rusher T.J. Watt will be a Steeler for life. The organization has signed the edge rusher to a 3-year extension worth $123 million, and he gets $108 million guaranteed. NFL Training Camp is about to start for the Steelers on July 24. The Los Angeles Chargers […]

After finally signing Aaron Rodgers to a contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves with one final piece of drama to address before the start of the 2025 NFL season: T.J. Watt’s future in the gold and black. One of the best players in football, regardless of position, Watt rightfully wants to be paid like a […]

It’s seems hard to imagine that the Pittsburgh Steelers would trade T.J. Watt. But one organization member said they think paying Watt doesn’t make sense. Furthermore, Pat McAfee found himself wondering about the contract situation of Watt, according to a post on X. “Remember, everybody said it’s going to get done,” McAfee said in what appeared […]

As the rumors swirl around the Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive stud T.J. Watt, there has been speculation around the contract negotiations and if the end result would end in a shocking trade. While there have been some to disagree with the Steelers paying Watt, the latest reporting showcases how the team is weighing all options […]

With the Pittsburgh Steelers dealing with the T.J. Watt contract situation, there has been speculation on whether both sides will agree to a long-term deal. As the rumors around Watt will continue, there has been an interesting perspective on the matter from Patrick Rooney Jr., a member of the family that owns the team. Rooney […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to compete ahead of a crucial 2025 season. Pittsburgh’s epic streak of winning seasons is still alive, but could go up in smoke later this fall. Hopefully the addition of QB Aaron Rodgers, and a new contract for T.J. Watt, will help the Steelers get back to the playoffs in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of contract negotiations with star pass rusher TJ Watt as the franchise looks to secure its most valuable defensive asset. Watt, 30, skipped the team’s mandatory minicamp, signaling urgency for a new long-term extension. Despite speculative trade rumors, the Steelers have made it clear that they want to retain […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a trade earlier this week, acquiring Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick. There’s no doubt that their defense got a big-time playmaker in the secondary, and he should complement what they do on defense. Though the Steelers are poised to have a stout […]

Contract negotiations have been ongoing between the Pittsburgh Steelers and superstar edge rusher TJ Watt. With the deal not yet complete, there has been some speculation that a trade could be at play if the two sides can’t reach an agreement. In terms of what type of deal Watt is looking for, one insider reveals […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and T.J. Watt have been at odds for weeks about a new contract. Those negotiations appear to be going nowhere, according to NFL Insider Mike Florio. Pittsburgh apparently has no desire to trade Watt, despite the standstill. “The problem is that the two sides are, we’re told, nowhere close on a new […]

There’s a new model the Pittsburgh Steelers shifted toward during 2025. Suddenly the Steel City rose as a prime NFL free agency destination. Pittsburgh longed built its roster off draft picks. A la Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward, TJ Watt, even franchise legends Terry Bradshaw and Lynn Swann. The ’25 offseason is the antithesis of that […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers and star T.J. Watt are in contract negotiations, there has been speculation that has followed it of the possibility of dealing the impact player. After the Steelers made the move to trade for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins, there doesn’t seem to be any gusto in moving […]

A former player for the Pittsburgh Steelers is weighing in on the T.J. Watt contract talks. The Steelers are trying to come to terms with Watt, so he can participate in team activities again. He has been sitting out of OTAs and other activities. “He needs to get closer to that Super Bowl, if not […]

Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers have a starting quarterback for the 2025 season after Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal with the team, all eyes are on the T.J. Watt extension saga. Watt has been holding out as he seeks a new contract and he racked up over $100,000 in fines for skipping mandatory […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally have some optimism about the future. Pittsburgh finally locked up Aaron Rodgers on a one-year contract earlier in June. Now the Steelers appear to be hard at work to secure one franchise legend on a long-term extension. NFL insider Peter Schrager shared an encouraging update on T.J. Watt’s contract talks with […]

Oh, the wolves are howling with the Pittsburgh Steelers as trade winds blow for T.J. Watt. Also, questions have arisen about how much he’s worth. Furthermore, Ian Rapoport made a contract prediction for the Steelers’ superstar. Rapoport seems to think training camp is the likely time frame for a done deal. NFL insider James Palmer […]