The Pittsburgh Steelers have remodeled their roster this offseason by a collection of blockbuster strikes.
They traded security Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins for cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight finish Jonnu Smith, including to their earlier acquisition of broad receiver D.Okay. Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks and the commerce of receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys.
That’s along with signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Whereas Pittsburgh continues reshaping its lineup, one star participant reportedly stays untouchable regardless of rising commerce hypothesis.
“The Steelers haven’t any intention of buying and selling star go rusher T.J. Watt and their focus stays on extending Watt’s contract, per sources,” NFL Community insider Tom Pelissero wrote on X.
The #Steelers haven’t any intention of buying and selling star go rusher T.J. Watt and their focus stays on extending Watt’s contract, per sources.
Watt, who turns 31 in October, is due $21.05 million within the final yr of his present deal. pic.twitter.com/ta0jMQVHGj
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 30, 2025
The dedication to Watt aligns with an aggressive method to constructing a championship contender.
With high-profile additions like Metcalf, Ramsey and Rodgers, Pittsburgh seems decided to maximise its 2025 possibilities.
Watt is coming into the ultimate season of his contract, set to earn $21.05 million this yr.
That determine pales compared to Myles Garrett’s new $40 million annual worth after his offseason extension, whereas different elite defenders command greater than $30 million per season.
The contract disparity doubtless contributed to Watt skipping obligatory minicamp as he seeks a brand new deal.
Nevertheless, Pittsburgh’s public stance suggests it prefers negotiating an extension reasonably than entertaining commerce gives.
Watt’s profession justifies the loyalty. The four-time All-Professional and 2021 Defensive Participant of the 12 months has 108.0 sacks, which ranks sixth amongst energetic gamers and is 5.5 forward of Garrett in the identical variety of seasons.
His eight years anchoring Pittsburgh’s protection have established him because the cornerstone of its championship aspirations.
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