Overview

• T.J. Watt skipped mandatory minicamp after talks over third-year guarantees stalled.
• Steelers management insists it has no intention of trading Watt despite his holdout and recent high-profile signings.
• Watt’s camp is pushing for a four-year extension with guarantees into the third year that match or exceed Myles Garrett’s $123.5 million guarantee.
• Market resets driven by Garrett’s $160 million deal and potential extensions for Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson have raised Watt’s leverage.
• The organization remains hopeful a deal will be struck before players report on July 23 to ensure Watt’s availability for Week 1.