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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 […]

The thought that T.J. Watt would ever play for another NFL franchise is one many would never expect. However, the NFL is a business, and elite players switch teams frequently. After the legendary Tom Brady left the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, that proved that anything is possible. With that said, the […]

Questions have arisen over how much the Pittsburgh Steelers should fine T.J. Watt. But it may not matter to him if he signs the type of deal one analyst thinks he deserves. Also, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin weighed in on Watt’s contract situation. Tomlin gave a positive outlook, according to a post on X […]

With mandatory minicamps starting across the NFL, contract negotiations and holdouts have been thrust to the front of the conversation. James Cook, Trey Hendrickson, and Terry McLaurin want new contracts, but Cook showed up to minicamp, while the rest are holding out. One of the most prominent players in this situation is T.J. Watt, who […]

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding linebacker TJ Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers right now. Watt isn’t satisfied with his current contract, and he is holding out for a better deal. The Steelers just started minicamp, and Watt did not show up. The Steelers are hoping to get a deal done soon so that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some weird incentives for Aaron Rodgers, and there are still areas they need to improve for the 2025 season. Furthermore, they will have to decide how much money T.J. Watt will be fined for skipping mandatory minicamp. Watt is on a veteran deal, which impacts the fines, according to a post […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have their hands full with the quarterback situation. It seems like everybody feels the need to express their opinion on it. However, there’s another thing going on as T.J. Watt’s contract situation drew an eye-opening take from a franchise favorite. Charlie Batch said the Steelers better work on it, according to a […]

TJ Watt seemed to be nearing a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it still might be a while until the former Defensive Player of the Year’s contract extension gets done. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac, Watt is expected to ink a deal “before the start of the regular season,” an intentionally broad […]

The T.J. Watt saga continues for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The superstar linebacker is still looking for a new contract with the only team he’s played for so far in his NFL career, and to seemingly further make his intention clearer, the seven-time Pro Bowler opted not to show up in last week’s organized team activities. […]

As T.J. Watt continues to seek a new contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker is atop the list of notable players absent from OTAs. While his sabbatical sticks out like a sore thumb, Alex Highsmith believes it will only be a matter of time before his running mate is back on the field. Highsmith, who is […]

TJ Watt has spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he is one of the best defensive players in the league. However, there is some drama surrounding his current situation as Watt skipped OTAs because of ongoing contract negotiations. Watt believes that he should be earning more money, and he is holding out […]

For nearly their first 40 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers were not a good football team. From the team’s inception in 1933 until 1972, the franchise did not win a playoff game and had only one postseason trip during that stretch. Then, in 1969, the Rooney family hired Chuck Noll, who helped transform this floundering franchise […]

There may be a scenario in which the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers would collaborate in a trade featuring Brock Purdy and TJ Watt. Former NFL player Chris Canty appeared as a special guest on ESPN Radio on Sunday. He proposed the idea that the 49ers and Steelers should negotiate a major trade with […]

TJ Watt could have plenty of plausible destinations for his next NFL team if his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. Andrew Vasquez of The Steelers Wire wrote a piece that discussed five teams in the league that would be a positive fit for Watt’s skillset. The teams he included were the Philadelphia Eagles, […]

When the Cleveland Browns gave Myles Garrett a record-breaking $40 million per year contract extension, it was implied that the deal permanently altered the pass-rushing market moving forward. The effects of the deal might already be showing itself in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ attempt to give T.J. Watt his own extension. As Watt prepares to enter […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been trying to figure out if Aaron Rodgers will be their quarterback next season, but they have some bigger fish to fry on the other side of the ball. T.J. Watt recently posted a cryptic Instagram post of himself throwing up a peace sign, and many are wondering what it could […]