Steelers Aiming to Make T.J. Watt Contract Decision After Rumors Surface

As the league creeps towards the start of the 2025 season, Watt will be heading into his final year of the four-year, $112 million deal he signed in 2021 and has been looking to ink a new deal with the Steelers.

With top NFL edge rushers landing major paydays this offseason – including the Browns' Myles Garrett (four years, $204.8 million) and the Raiders' Maxx Crosby (three years, $106.5 million) – T.J. Watt is expected to land a similar deal.

Update on contract extension between Steelers and T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh had the opportunity to get the deal done with Watt before other top players in the position agreed to large pay days, but the Steelers have decided to stay patient in the contract extension process.

An update on the negotiations was released on Monday.

"The Steelers have been discussing a new contract with outside linebacker T.J. Watt with the expectation they will come to some agreement with the four-time All-Pro and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year before the start of the regular season," per the Post-Gazette.

The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their regular season on September 7 as they take on the New York Jets.

As the team began OTAs last week, it's clear they still have plenty to sort out, including questions at the quarterback position.

As time keeps ticking, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to get a lot of questions answered before the 2025 season begins.