3 things new contract for Steelers edge T.J. Watt means
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T.J. Watt is set to be NFL's top-paid non-quarterback − and that could have consequences inside and outside of Pittsburgh's locker room.
Should the Steelers have any level of interest in trading Watt, there are quite a few teams around the NFL who would love to have a chance to acquire him. He is coming off of a 2024 season that saw him rack up 61 tackles, 11.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and four defended passes.
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Yardbarker on MSNHow Steelers' T.J. Watt situation differs from Bengals' Trey Hendrickson sagaT.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals are two star pass-rushers looking to land lucrative contract extensions before their clubs open training camp later this month.
T.J. Watt is thought to be seeking a five-year extension containing four years of guarantees and a market-resetting AAV on his Steelers extension
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.