An all-new Steelers Afternoon Drive, where today we discuss TJ Watt getting his massive new contract extension.

A T.J. Watt trade would be unforgivable. These three Steelers should be gone if it actually comes to pass. For an organization that is a perennial playoff regular and has six Super Bowl rings, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ recent conduct does not meet “The Standard” whatsoever.

The Pittsburgh Steelers open their 2025 training camp in one week, but don't expect superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt to attend. He won't be there until he signs a new contract extension and becomes what many project to be the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL.

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T.J. Watt is entering the final year of his contract, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are committed to keeping him around.

On Thursday, reports surfaced that the Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive end TJ Watt have agreed on a contract that will make him the new highest-paid non-quarterback in the entire NFL. Watt's new deal is worth $123 million over three years, giving the contract an average annual value of $41 million, and includes $108 million guaranteed at signing.

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