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T.J. Watt's contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers intensifies as he seeks a record-breaking deal before his current contract expires in 2026.
The Steelers' T.J. Watt contract dilemma doesn't look like it'll be resolved any time soon — as insider Adam Schefter has provided a troubling update on the situation. On the July 8 edition of ESPN's Unsportsmanlike, Schefter revealed that Watt and the Steelers are still far apart in contract talks — as outside trade interest continues to rise:
Myles Garrett’s $40 million per year already sets a high bar for the Pittsburgh Steelers to meet when it comes to the next extension for Watt. Detroit’s Aidan Hutchinson could top that number, driving the asking price for Watt’s annual gross average and potentially guaranteed money up even more.
Pittsburgh Steelers insider Mark Kaboly had a mixed update on T.J. Watt's contract situation that ended on a positive note Friday.
Training camp is just around the corner in the NFL. For most players, the focus now is on getting in shape. Getting ready to report. Preparing for the upcoming season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and star outside linebacker T.J. Watt are still not close on a contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who says the deal could drag out much longer.
With the 2025 season coming up quickly, Pittsburgh and Watt have received a new update about where their talks stands. It's not a "bad" update, but it is concerning. Mark Kaboly, a longtime reporter covering the Steelers, shared a new report about the current issues between the two sides.
T.J. Watt’s contract situation with the Steelers remains unresolved as a new insider update sheds light on where things stand.