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Steelers and T.J. Watt Remain Deadlocked Over Extension as Camp Nears

Unresolved differences over guarantees and term length have stalled a market-resetting deal with training camp days away.

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T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the game against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium on October 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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May 24, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA;  Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) and linebacker TJ Watt (90) participate in organized team activities at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Negotiations are at an impasse with Watt seeking a record non-quarterback payday and Pittsburgh unwilling to meet his guarantee and term demands.
  • Watt skipped the team’s mandatory minicamp, signaling growing frustration and increasing leverage in talks.
  • Multiple franchises, including the Patriots, Bears, Lions and Eagles, have probed Pittsburgh about a possible trade but received no official interest.
  • Recent blockbuster extensions for edge rushers Myles Garrett, Maxx Crosby and Micah Parsons have reset market benchmarks and intensified Watt’s contract expectations.
  • NFL insiders anticipate either a finalized extension or a definitive trade decision before the Steelers’ training camp opens on July 23.