Overview

• With training camp days away, Watt and Pittsburgh remain at an impasse over guarantees, deal length, overall value.
• Trade inquiry reports were walked back by insider Mark Kaboly, who affirmed there have been no active discussions to move Watt elsewhere.
• Watt reinforced his leverage by sitting out June’s mandatory minicamp following an earlier absence at voluntary workouts.
• Benchmark extensions for defenders like Myles Garrett, Maxx Crosby and DK Metcalf have reset the market ceiling above $40 million per year.
• Analysts project Watt’s next contract at three years and $121 million with $81 million guaranteed, figures that would top current defensive records.