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The Pittsburgh Steelers have had quite the rocky season so far this year. Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions was an embarrassing display of football as neither team played well and the ending result was a tie. However, Pittsburgh might have lost in the end due to some injuries on the defense, one of them […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to win without Ben Roethlisberger, the team might have lost their superstar pass rusher in TJ Watt. This would be a less than ideal scenario, as the Detroit Lions are doing everything in their power to win this game. According to Aditi Kinkhabwala, TJ Watt “grabbed for his knee” […]

Outside linebacker T.J. Watt may be on the verge of shattering one historic Pittsburgh Steelers team record. Watt has so far kicked off the season on a dominant note. Through seven games played so far this year, Watt ranks as the team leader in multiple defensive stats, from sacks (11.5) to quarterback hits (18). Longtime […]

The Cleveland Browns are taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers in an ultra-important AFC North matchup. Everything is on the line as both franchises attempt to gain the edge in the division. Unfortunately, starting right tackle Jack Conklin fell to injury, drawing a mismatch for TJ Watt for the remainder of the game. According to Aditi […]

There are always plenty of storylines to watch heading into any duel between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. This upcoming clash between the two surely is no different. Among the storylines to watch for in this edition of the Steelers and Browns rivalry centers on the play of two of the more dynamic pass […]

The NFL has decided on the punishment of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt after punching Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins during their Week 6 showdown last Sunday. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the league has fined Watt $10,815 for unnecessary roughness. To recall, Watt threw four punches at Collins in the third […]

The rapid development of Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt over the past years has been a sight to see, which has also caught the attention of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. After finishing second in the final vote for the 2020 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, Watt has simply picked […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got a mix of good and not-so-good injury news on Friday ahead of their showdown with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Based on the team’s latest injury report, edge rusher TJ Watt and wide receiver Diontae Johnson were full participants in the Steelers Thursday and Friday practices and should be available […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing in help on their defensive line with the status of star defender TJ Watt up in the air. According to Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network, the Steelers are signing defensive end Taco Charlton to their practice squad. And now it’s officially a #TacoTuesday. The #Steelers announce they’ve signed former #Cowboys […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a tough game against the Las Vegas Raiders and played a good chunk of it without TJ Watt, who was knocked out of the game after suffering a groin injury. But, the Steelers received some good news regarding Watt and he has a shot to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just keep getting bad news, this time regarding star defender TJ Watt. After missing a ton of time in the preseason as he patiently awaited a new contract, he received a record extension and suited up for the Steelers. But, on Sunday, Watt suffered a groin injury against the Las Vegas Raiders […]

After a disappointing exit in the Wild Card Round of last year’s playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be back with a vengeance in 2021 and looking to do some serious damage in the hopes of making one last Super Bowl run before Ben Roethlisberger decides to hang up his cleats. Hoping for a better outcome […]

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 […]