Overview

• T.J. Watt remains unsigned after skipping mandatory minicamp in early June to push for a new deal.
• Pittsburgh’s win-now strategy, including signing Aaron Rodgers and trading for Jalen Ramsey, has sharpened Watt’s leverage.
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL insiders like Rich Eisen and Gerry Dulac expect Watt to stay in Pittsburgh and sign before the season.
• Watt is seeking a contract that surpasses Myles Garrett’s four-year, $160 million deal with roughly $123.5 million guaranteed.
• Speculation links Watt to contenders such as the Eagles, Lions and Rams although Steelers officials insist they have no plans to trade him.