T.J. Watt chose to sit out the Pittsburgh Steelers’ mandatory minicamp in pursuit of a new long-term contract with the team. Although an agreement has not been reached yet, the Steelers are determined to retain Watt, as reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. According to Fowler, discussions with the team have indicated their commitment to working on a deal for Watt, expressing their desire for him to stay with the organization.
Recent trade speculations surrounding Watt have surfaced amid the contract dispute, with multiple teams reportedly inquiring about his availability. However, the Steelers have shown little inclination to entertain trade offers for Watt at this time. Fowler highlighted the complexities of the negotiations, such as guaranteed money and contract length, that are currently causing delays in reaching an agreement.
Despite the challenges, Fowler predicts that Watt is likely to secure a lucrative deal with the Steelers, potentially becoming the highest-paid edge rusher in the league. While negotiations may extend into the preseason or the start of the regular season, Fowler suggests that a resolution is not yet imminent.
