Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have been very active in free agency with multiple acquisitions such as Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Darius Slay, and a surprising trade with the Dolphins for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith.
However, the major pending issue for the team’s front office is the contract extension of star player T.J. Watt. The linebacker is entering the final year of his current deal and, after seeing Myles Garrett receive a massive paycheck, he wants Pittsburgh to pay him what he deserves.
The question is whether the Steelers believe that paying him $40 million per season—the equivalent of a quarterback’s contract—is part of the ideal formula to compete for the Super Bowl. That uncertainty has sparked trade rumors.
Did the Steelers trade TJ Watt?
The Steelers didn’t trade T.J. Watt, although, according to the latest report from Adam Schefter, the recent moves made by general manager Omar Khan have put other NFL teams on alert.
Considering that the Pittsburgh Steelers are not following a traditional approach this offseason, even if the possibility is minimal, Schefter confirms that there have been inquiries to see if a trade for Watt is possible.
“Sources: In recent weeks, multiple teams have been discussing whether they can trade for Steelers’ standout T.J. Watt, who skipped the team’s most recent minicamp. Pittsburgh hasn’t shown any willingness to deal Watt so far, but he’s unhappy with his contractual situation and sources believe outside team interest is likely to increase given Ramsey’s trade.”