Overview
- T.J. Watt remains unsigned after skipping Pittsburgh’s mandatory minicamp while extension talks continue
- Steelers insider Gerry Dulac says trading Watt is “not gonna happen” and predicts a deal between the preseason finale and the Week 1 opener
- Pittsburgh has held off on fining Watt for his absence to maintain goodwill and keep negotiations on track
- Philadelphia and Detroit stand out as leading trade suitors with more than $30 million and over $40 million in cap space, respectively
- Watt is seeking guarantees comparable to Myles Garrett’s four-year, $160 million extension as the Steelers reshape their roster