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T.J. Watt denies skipping exit interview with Steelers

By Blake Harper | Last updated Jan 26, 2021 1:35 PM ET

T.J. Watt shut down a rumor that he was so unhappy with the Steelers that he skipped his exit interview, saying on Twitter that he met with coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Kevin Colbert and defensive coordinator Keith Butler.

Radio host Mark Madden was the one who started the rumor of Watt ditching the exit interview, saying that a source told him that the pass-rusher was frustrated with the team.

Would love to hear who Mark’s sources are. They certainly can’t be myself, Coach T, Kevin Colbert or Coach Butler. All of whom I met with during exit interviews, prior to packing my own things after a hard fought season trying to give everything I have for the city of Pittsburgh. https://t.co/wqJsGObYp7
— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) January 26, 2021

Watt is arguably the most valuable player the Steelers currently have. He led the NFL in sacks this season and helped make the Pittsburgh defense an elite unit. Watt not being happy with the team would obviously be a big deal, especially since he is entering the option year of his rookie contract and could be heading toward a massive new deal. Fortunately for the Steelers (and their nervous fans), Watt took to Twitter and basically said that the entire thing was made up.

Blake Harper

Blake Harper is a writer based in New York. He's originally from San Diego and is one of the few Chargers fans left. He doesn't believe in ties and loves elaborate celebrations. Follow him on Twitter @beezyharps

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