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Steelers Exploring Trade of T.J. Watt Amid Ugly Contract Dispute
Steelers Exploring Trade of T.J. Watt Amid Ugly Contract Dispute

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time22-07-2025

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Steelers Exploring Trade of T.J. Watt Amid Ugly Contract Dispute

Steelers Exploring Trade of T.J. Watt Amid Ugly Contract Dispute originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers have whispered it often to the media. They have no intention of trading T.J. Watt. Advertisement But ... According to Mark Kaboly, the Steelers correspondent for ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show," Pittsburgh has been doing its "due diligence" regarding a trade. So somebody is lying. The reporter's position? The idea is simply to discover what the market for Watt would be in the eyes of potential suitors. That's now being downplayed by some as they play semantics with the report. But "exploring a trade'' and "due diligence'' and "thinking of trading'' him? There is not a big difference there. Advertisement Watt has been one of the premier defensive players in the NFL since he stepped foot onto a professional gridiron eight seasons ago. In his career, he's been named to seven Pro Bowls, earned four first-team All-Pro selections and was the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year — all in a Steelers jersey. So, he's got value. Right? This all started following a cryptic Instagram post this offseason from Watt featuring a photo himself giving a peace sign ... as if to say, "Peace out.'' Advertisement And since then? We have the T.J. Watt trade rumors and we have the T.J. Watt negotiations. And there is bad news on both fronts. The Steelers are working with Watt to negotiate a new contract in light of Myles Garrett's extension ... and it seems Watt wants that same $40 million APY. While we do believe the two sides will eventually agree to an extension, the possibility of a Watt trade, or at least Watt being on the block, is a discussion item — at least for fans. Advertisement But if the Steelers were to listen in on offers for Watt, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network believes they'd not get much for him. "Even if you were getting a 2026 draft pick, is somebody giving up a first-round pick and more for T.J. Watt?'' he said on "The Rich Eisen Show." "Again, never say never, Rich, but when the Bengals were — at Trey Hendrickson's request — shopping Trey Hendrickson earlier this offseason, they were asking for a first-round pick. They weren't being offered a first-round pick for a guy who led the league in sacks last year and has like 35 sacks over the past two seasons." And so, the idea is, if Hendrickson can't get you a top pick, Watt can't, either ... Advertisement Especially when the new team adds the new salary. Watt's combination of age (he'll turn 31 in October) and contract status has likely caused the shockingly low market valuation for him. Watt is still a premier player, coming off an 11.5-sack season, but he's closer to the end than the beginning of his career. And so ... The most likely solution is that Watt sticks with Pittsburgh ... with the trade price too low and even with the contract price so high. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.

Insider shoots down Steelers, T.J. Watt trade speculation — says no inquiries were made
Insider shoots down Steelers, T.J. Watt trade speculation — says no inquiries were made

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time22-07-2025

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Insider shoots down Steelers, T.J. Watt trade speculation — says no inquiries were made

The T.J. Watt trade inquiry rumors have been debunked by the original source — as insider Mark Kaboly poured cold water on his red-hot speculation. Headlines began to swirl after Kaboly initially revealed the Steelers had inquired about Watt's trade value — but the longtime insider took to social media to clear the air on the contract situation shortly after: Advertisement "Steelers are still in a holding pattern with T.J. Watt's contract extension," Kaboly wrote on X. "Length of deal, guarantees and total value — basically everything, to some varying degrees — are the sticking points right now. "Even so, there is no anticipation for Watt to hold out when camp starts on July 23, and there have been no inquiries made to other teams about trading him, according to sources. Basically, these are how high-profile and big-money deals go. Seems like it could go down to the wire as it did in 2021." Earlier in the day, Kaboly appeared on 93.7 The Fan and claimed the Steelers were "doing their due diligence" on Watt's trade value — a stark contrast from his new update that Pittsburgh hasn't made any inquiries. Advertisement Here's to hoping the Watt deal gets done soon, as this guessing game about when he'll sign — or if he'll be traded — is the last distraction the Steelers need as training camp rapidly approaches. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers have not inquired about potential T.J. Watt trade, per Kaboly

Tyler Boyd to the Steelers rumor gets surprising update, per Mark Kaboly
Tyler Boyd to the Steelers rumor gets surprising update, per Mark Kaboly

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time22-07-2025

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Tyler Boyd to the Steelers rumor gets surprising update, per Mark Kaboly

The Tyler Boyd-to-Pittsburgh hype took an interesting turn — as insider Mark Kaboly confirmed there's possibly more to the story. On Monday's episode of The Fan Morning Show, Kaboly revealed that the Steelers had been in contact with Boyd this year — but the veteran wideout is holding out for more money: Advertisement "The Steelers did offer [Tyler Boyd a deal]," Kaboly said. "This year, but I don't know about the 'offer' — they talked. What I'm under the belief is the money is not there for [Boyd] to make a decision — not only with the Steelers, but across the board. A lot of teams are trying to lowball him right now, and he doesn't want to play for minimum… So that's why he's waiting out to see how this plays out right now. But I did hear that at least the Steelers were talking to him." Boyd's down year in 2024 — one that saw the slot receiver produce a zero-touchdown, 390-receiving-yard season — is likely why teams are hesitant to spend big on signing him. That didn't stop him from making his 2025 intentions known, however, as Boyd recently claimed he'd "absolutely" play for Pittsburgh this season. If Boyd, a former Bengal but yinzer at heart, truly wants to play for his hometown Steelers — he'd be wise to sign quickly, as it's rumored Pittsburgh's newest tight end Jonnu Smith could take reps as a slot receiver. Advertisement For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers have been in contact with free agent Tyler Boyd, per Kaboly

Pittsburgh Steelers gauging T.J. Watt's trade value ahead of training camp
Pittsburgh Steelers gauging T.J. Watt's trade value ahead of training camp

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time14-07-2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers gauging T.J. Watt's trade value ahead of training camp

It's no secret that T.J. Watt wants a new contract from the Pittsburgh Steelers. While he's set to have a base salary of $21 million in 2025, the 31-year-old is headed into the final year of his contract. Naturally, Watt wants some more long-term security from the only pro team he's ever known since arriving as the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. After leading the NFL in sacks in three of the past five seasons, it's safe to say Watt has earned a new deal, and one that recognizes him as one of the best pass-rushers in the league today. Advertisement Yet, instead of paying him what he's worth, team expert Mark Kaboly suggested on 93.7 The Fan that the Steelers are shopping the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year instead. Kaboly and the radio show host were discussing what type of trade return the Steelers could fetch for a player of Watt's caliber, and that's when the golden nugget dropped out of his mouth. '[T]hey are obviously inquiring to see what that might be.' Mark Kaboly on T.J. Watt/Pittsburgh Steelers The idea of the Steelers trading the face of their franchise seems unfathomable at this point. Yet, with the market for pass-rushers reaching $40 million in annual average value, the Steelers may very well be deciding between handing out another big payday this season or trading their best defender of the past decade. Related: 5 NFL teams most likely to regress in 2025, including the Commanders and Chiefs Related Headlines

Steelers' T.J. Watt trade appears closer after this update
Steelers' T.J. Watt trade appears closer after this update

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time12-07-2025

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Steelers' T.J. Watt trade appears closer after this update

T.J. Watt is the face of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But the chances of him getting traded appear to be rising a bit based on the latest report. Mark Kaboly, who is the Steelers correspondent for The Pat McAfee Show, has said Pittsburgh is calling around the league to assess Watt's trade value. Advertisement Kaboly said it is just Pittsburgh doing "due diligence." In many ways, that's a fair thing for the Steelers to be doing. It's good to understand the value of players on your team to other teams. On the other hand, if there was no chance of trading Watt, would Pittsburgh be making any calls at all? He's seeking a jumbo contract extension, and coming off his worst sack number in a full season since his rookie year, Watt may not quite feel worth $40 million or more per year to the Steelers. MORE: How good was LeBron at football? NBA legend would have been 'one of the best' in NFL Advertisement It'd be tough to judge what another team would have to give up to get Watt, because there'd be the assumption that the acquiring team would also be prepared to shell out a huge contract for Watt, too. It's something to keep an eye on as the season gets closer, though. Watt would surely like to get a deal done before Week 1, if possible. It could come down to what kind of deal the Steelers really want to make, be it a new contract or some kind of trade. MORE NFL NEWS:

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