T.J. Watt Bracing For Punishment From NFL Before 2025 Season
T.J. Watt Bracing For Punishment From NFL Before 2025 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have a lot to be excited about going into the 2025 NFL season after bringing in former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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While Rodgers may have been in attendance to start Pittsburgh's mandatory minicamp (June 10-12) on Tuesday, star pass rusher T.J. Watt was not.
Watt, a six-time All-Pro, has one year left on his four-year, $112 million deal and is seeking an extension with the Steelers. While he awaits a new contract, he has chosen to sit out of mandatory minicamp, missing both Tuesday and Wednesday's sessions.
While Watt is seeking more money during his holdout, he'll likely have to spend some, too, as a consequence.
Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. WattBrett Davis-Imagn Images
According to the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, a player who misses one day of training camp is subject to a fine of $17,462. Missing a second day of minicamp will lead to a separate fine of $34,925, and missing a third will cost $52,381.
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Watt has already missed two days of training camp, leaving his current fine at $52,387. If he does miss the final day of minicamp on Thursday, his total fine amount would end up at $104,768.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is also another notable minicamp holdout, and he will likely be fined the same amount as Watt.
During his eighth season with the Steelers (2024), Watt continued to play at a high level. The former Wisconsin Badgers standout recorded 61 tackles, 11.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and two recoveries.
Pittsburgh will open up the 2025 NFL season on Sunday, September 7, facing Rodgers' former team, the Jets, in New York City.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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