Steelers Considering Extension For T.J. Watt
T.J. Watt is set to enter the final year of his contract, and with the pass rusher attached to a $30MM cap hit for 2025, there have been some rumblings that the Steelers could look to move on from their franchise star. Art Rooney was quick to dismiss that idea, as the Steelers owner said the team wasn’t considering parting with Watt.
Pittsburgh Steelers won’t trade T.J. Watt, Art Rooney says
The Pittsburgh Steelers do not plan to trade star outside linebacker T.J. Watt. Team president Art Rooney II stated the team has no plans to move their star edge rusher after being asked by KDKA’s Bob Pompeani. Watt, who is entering the last year of his contract, is likely be extended by the Steelers.
Steelers Shut Down Trading Superstar Defender
The Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II spoke with the media on Monday to provide closure on the season and begin to answers questions for the
Does T.J. Watt deserve to be a Defensive Player of the Year finalist?
T.J. Watt had a solid 2024 season, but his late struggles raise questions about his finalist spot for Defensive Player of the Year.
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Steelers Owner Art Rooney Wants To Look Into Extending T.J. Watt This Offseason
Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports Steelers owner Art Rooney said the team wants to look into extending OLB T.J. Watt this offseason. Watt is entering the final year of his four-year, $112 million extension where he’s set to make a base salary of $21 million with a cap hit of just over $30 million in 2025.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt not doing coaches any favors: 'I find it interesting he's getting a little bit grumpy'
The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the NFL's best defenders on their roster, edge rusher T.J. Watt. Having just completed his eighth season, Watt has not been shy about wanting a postseason win. Watt seems sincere in wanting to stay and be a one-helmet guy,
With Steelers defense’s window closing, is it time to consider significant changes?
Cam Heyward is 35, T.J. Watt is 30 and Minkah Fitzpatrick is 28, with zero playoff success to show for it. When is it time to blow it up?
Steelers positional analysis: Outside linebacker could have different look if T.J. Watt is on move
This is the seventh in a series examining the Pittsburgh Steelers roster, position by position, heading into the offseason. Today: Outside linebackers T.J. Watt’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers undoubtedly will be a topic of discussion within the organization this offseason.

J.J. Watt Proposes Harsh New Name for Pro Bowl Games

Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt withdraws from 2025 Pro Bowl Games
T.J. Watt pulls out of Pro Bowl due to multiple injuries
J.J. Watt Proposes Harsh New Name for Pro Bowl Games After Wave of Opt-Outs
Former NFL defensive end and five-time Pro Bowl selectee J.J. Watt doesn't appear to be a big fan of the sheer quantity of players opting out of the games. He raised that issue on social media while floating a harsh new nickname for the Pro Bowl Games.
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Position Reviews: Linebackers made big plays in 2024
With Watt drawing so much attention in 2024, the linebackers opposite of him, primarily Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig, combined to have 11.5 sacks, as well, six from Highsmith and 5.5 from Herbig.
T.J. Watt named a finalist for AP Defensive Player of the Year award
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has been named one of the five finalists for this year's AP Defensive Player of the Year Award. T.J. Watt, Zack Baun, Myles Garrett, Trey Hendricksen, and Patrick Surtain II are the finalists for the award this year.
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Steelers considering extension for star pass-rusher
T.J. Watt is set to enter the final year of his contract, and with the pass-rusher attached to a $30M cap hit for 2025, there have been some rumblings that the Steelers could look to move on from their franchise star. Art Rooney was quick to dismiss that idea, as the Steelers owner said the team wasn’t considering parting with Watt.