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There’s a common phenomenon in sports known as the “contract year” player. Some athletes put their best foot forward up until they finally cash in on a huge payday, then they can finally coast a bit with their money secured. That’s not something Pittsburgh Steelers fans have to worry about with TJ Watt. The Steelers […]

Just before the NFL season opener, star TJ Watt made headlines when he signed his massive contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers linebacker inked a four-year, $112 million deal that keeps him in town for a while. Safe to stay TJ Watt is fired up about the news, and the reported $80 million […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker TJ Watt signed a massive 4-year, $112 million extension on Thursday, and no one could be more excited for the news than Watt himself. Though Steelers fans will certainly be rejoicing after locking up their already two-time All-Pro linebacker, TJ let it be known on Twitter that, in addition to the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker TJ Watt signed a massive 4-year, $112 million extension on Thursday, and his big brother JJ certainly shared in the excitement. Maybe he shared in it a little too much, though, as he took to sharing a hilarious Tweet his feelings on the deal, which made TJ the highest paid-pass defender […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been anxiously working on a deal with star defender TJ Watt and rumors swirled about him not playing if a deal wasn’t reached. Well, everybody can relax now. The Steelers and TJ Watt have agreed to a massive deal on Thursday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Sources: The #Steelers […]

T.J. Watt is going to be richer by over $10 million this 2021 NFL season after the Pittsburgh Steelers exercised their fifth-year option on the linebacker. However, there’s no guarantee that he would remain a Steeler past the 2021 season, as he’s bound to become an unrestricted free agent in 2022. Meanwhile, in likely a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set and ready for the 2021 NFL season, as their first game is on Sunday. This franchise consistently makes a playoff appearance, as Mike Tomlin is one of the best head coaches in the league. However, it’ll be a difficult task this season, as the AFC North is incredibly competitive. Pittsburgh […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ own tradition could doom them in their attempts to keep TJ Watt. As Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network mentioned, the Steelers have a tradition not to offer a full guarantee beyond the first year of a veteran’s contract. However, Watt wants that additional guarantee aside from a significant pay raise. Obviously, the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the clock, literally, regarding a possible contract extension for star defender TJ Watt. All offseason long Watt has been eyeing a new deal and the Steelers have yet to reach an agreement, which could put Watt’s Week 1 availability in jeopardy. However, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is surprisingly optimistic […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been essentially playing hardball with defensive standout TJ Watt all offseason long. Watt has been eyeing a new contract extension, and rightfully so, and has remained in practice, but has only been participating in individual drills until the extension gets done. But, Week 1 is just days away and the Steelers […]

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt has been a problem for opposing offenses since entering the league. Watt led the league in forced fumbled in 2019 (8) and was top dog in sacks in 2020 (15). Year after year, he is at or near the top in plenty of advances metrics and simple stats across […]

Pittsburgh Steelers T.J. Watt is back on the recruiting grind in his efforts to bring older brother, J.J., to Steel City. It involves… winter chores? J.J. Watt shared a video of his younger brother shoveling snow (per Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated): On Thursday, J.J. shared a video of T.J. doing some snow shoveling. The […]

Seeing defensive end J.J. Watt wearing a jersey other than that of the Houston Texans is going to take some getting used to, but it has come to that after Watt and the team recently agreed to part ways. Watt’s phone should be buzzing with recruiting pitches as he hits free agency (he has already noted how […]

After being released by the Houston Texans, defensive end JJ Watt now finds himself as a free agent. But it didn’t take long for other teams to start sending hints about recruiting his services, with his brother, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end TJ Watt, even tweeting about the possibility of playing with him. https://t.co/HacHLcXJI6 pic.twitter.com/6ACIM6YYOZ — […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was hailed as the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2020 season after a stellar campaign on the field. However, his victory was met with criticism as Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt argued for the case of his younger brother T.J. to win the award over […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald secured his third AP Defensive Player of the Year award, the league announced on Saturday’s NFL Honors award ceremony. By doing so, he edged out Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker TJ Watt, who also made a strong claim to bag top defensive honors. TJ’s older brother, JJ Watt of the Houston […]

According to a recent report from Mark Madden of 105.9 The X, Pittsburgh Steelers standout pass rusher TJ Watt skipped his exit interview with the heralded franchise at the conclusion of the team’s 2020 campaign. However, according to Watt himself, that certainly wasn’t the case as he said he met with head coach Mike Tomlin, […]

The decision on whether or not to play starters in Week 17 of the NFL season is something that each team has to make. After already making the decision to sit Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers will also be resting T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, and Maurkice Pouncey against the Cleveland Browns, per Gerry Dulac of […]

TJ Watt has been the biggest reason why the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has been on an elite level this 2020. Their defensive line has dominated the NFL–which has helped them stay on top of the AFC North Division–thanks to the three-time Pro Bowler. After a rather surprising three-game skid from Weeks 13 to 15, the […]

After going on an 11-game winning streak to start the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a major funk with three straight losses. They look to snap the losing skid in their upcoming game against Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts. The 39-year old has found success in his debut campaign with the Colts […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald re-gained the NFL’s sack lead on Thursday. The Rams bulldozed the New England Patriots at the line of scrimmage — on both sides of the ball — throughout L.A.’s 24-3 victory at SoFi Stadium, and Donald was his typical disruptive self. There goes that man. @AaronDonald97 📺: #NEvsLAR […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree’s season officially ended after suffering a torn right ACL in their win over the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. This is certainly a devastating hand the injury gods dealt to Pittsburgh. Linebacker T.J. Watt admitted how deflating it was to see Dupree go down like that and how it will affect […]

Up by five points in the final seconds, the Pittsburgh Steelers denied the Dallas Cowboys the opportunity to steal a game, thanks to a timely combined sack on quarterback Garrett Gilbert, from defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and outside linebacker T.J. Watt. A DEFESA DOS STEELERS CONSEGUE O SACK!! #HereWeGo #NFLBrasil pic.twitter.com/zxHeD75Aac — NFL Brasil (@NFLBrasil) […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt expressed his confidence in the team’s defensive rotation as they aim to impose their will against the struggling Dallas Cowboys in Week 9 action, via ESPN‘s Ed Werder. This won’t bode well especially for quarterback Garrett Gilbert who will be making his first career start against a top 5 defense. […]

The Dallas Cowboys previously chanced upon an opportunity to draft linebacker T.J. Watt with the 28th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Instead, the team’s decision-makers used the asset to select defensive end Taco Charlton — a move that is still being regretted by team Vice President Stephen Jones to this day. “Absolutely,” he said […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now heading into Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys. They were originally scheduled to have their bye in Week 8 but the previous COVID-19 outbreak in the Tennessee Titans camp forced them to have an earlier bye in Week 4 instead. Certain circumstances beyond their control […]

Football fans will be blessed with one of the best matchups of the season in Week 7 as a pair of undefeated squads clash. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans have been among the best teams in the NFL to start the season, and both will be looking to sustain momentum heading towards the midway […]

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is looking to step out of his brother’s shadow and make a name for himself in just his fourth season in the league. He is close to setting the franchise record for most sacks in his first four seasons as a Steeler with just 1.5 more sacks this season, […]

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the majority of the 2020 NFL season will be played without the presence of fans in football stadiums. The Pittsburgh Steelers will be missing their faithful supporters who remain to be one of the most passionate and loudest fans in the entire league. Despite playing in front of empty […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 97 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 97 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 97 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan make their bold predictions for the 2020 […]

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’s unofficial traditions is not to heap too much praise on rookies. However, that attitude seems to he changing now, evidenced by the universal acclaim rookie linebacker Alex Highsmith has been receiving in his first training camp. Head coach Mike Tomlin uncharacteristically lauded the first-year linebacker, and he’s been joined by […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 86 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 86 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 86 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan pick their top 10 NFL defensive players […]

Whether you play Madden 21 or not, you know that the Pittsburgh Steelers have been through a lot the past few years. From the headaches caused by Antonio Brown and Leveon Bell to the recent Mason Rudolph-Myles Garrett fiasco, the Steelers are probably all but done talking about things outside of actual football. With franchise […]

Chris Jones, Myles Garrett, and TJ Watt might all realize that imitation is highest form of flattery. In professional sports, these two things exist abundantly, but more of the former. Sports around the world are copycat leagues. Whether it is the NBA, the Spanish La Liga, or even Korea and Esports, we look at the […]

The Watt brothers have always had a tight bond. So when the Pittsburgh Steelers sought to sign Derek to a contract, T.J. had to try and play it cool. The first-team All-Pro received a call from head coach Mike Tomlin saying the team would pursue his older brother, though Watt tried to stay reserved (via […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt tried his very best to roast his older brother JJ Watt, but the Houston Texans star had the perfect response. On Wednesday, TJ posted a behind-the-scenes photo of JJ practicing his announcing skills at the set of Ultimate Tag, which the Watt brothers co-host. Of course, the Steelers LB wanted […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rising star linebacker T.J. Watt is not sweating what could be a 2020 NFL season without fans in attendance. Per Watt on The Fan Morning Show on 93.7 The Fan: “It’ll be ridiculous but it doesn’t matter the circumstances, man. If football is being played, we’re going to be out there and the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers standout T.J. Watt has made a strong statement about how things need to change after the death of George Floyd in police custody. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was caught on camera kneeling on Floyd’s neck for over nine minutes, and the reaction around the world has been swift and steady. There […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Tuesday that they have picked up the fifth-year option on linebacker T.J. Watt’s rookie contract. Watt is slated to earn $1.7 million in 2020. The Steelers’ decision to exercise Watt’s option for 2021 hardly comes as a surprise, as the 25-year-old has developed into one of the best defensive players […]