Overview

• T.J. Watt remains in a contract holdout after skipping Steelers activities as he seeks an extension equivalent to or exceeding Myles Garrett’s four-year, $160 million deal.
• Pittsburgh’s front office has rebuffed trade inquiries and publicly declared its intention to keep Watt long-term in Pittsburgh.
• The Philadelphia Eagles have led a wave of rumors by exploring offers including Nolan Smith and draft picks to bolster their pass rush.
• The Detroit Lions have also emerged as viable suitors due to their ample cap space and need for a complementary edge rusher opposite Aidan Hutchinson.
• Steelers insiders expect a resolution on Watt’s guaranteed money demands between the preseason finale and Week 1, preserving his status as a defensive cornerstone.