Overview

• T.J. Watt did not attend the Steelers’ OTAs or mandatory minicamp as he continues to press for an extension expected to exceed Myles Garrett’s four-year, $160 million deal.
• League insiders and reporter Ray Fittipaldo agree there is little chance of a contract being finalized before training camp opens.
• The Steelers’ five-year, $150 million acquisition of DK Metcalf has heightened locker room concerns and intensified salary cap challenges.
• NFL insider Mike Garafolo describes Watt’s absence as noncontentious and the Steelers are unlikely to enforce potential minicamp fines of up to $104,768.
• Despite the ongoing holdout, analysts such as Jonathan Jones expect Watt to remain with the Steelers by the start of the season.