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15 hours ago
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Steelers Aiming to Make T.J. Watt Contract Decision After Rumors Surface
Steelers Aiming to Make T.J. Watt Contract Decision After Rumors Surface originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt has been the heart of the team's defense after being drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Advertisement He's led the NFL in sacks in three seasons, achieved First-Team All-Pro honors four times, and won NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2021. In 2021, Watt tied the NFL record for having the most sacks in a single season (22.5), and he's helped the Steelers have one of the best defenses in the league throughout his career. Brett Davis/USA TODAY Sports As the league creeps towards the start of the 2025 season, Watt will be heading into his final year of the four-year, $112 million deal he signed in 2021 and has been looking to ink a new deal with the Steelers. With top NFL edge rushers landing major paydays this offseason – including the Browns' Myles Garrett (four years, $204.8 million) and the Raiders' Maxx Crosby (three years, $106.5 million) – T.J. Watt is expected to land a similar deal. Update on contract extension between Steelers and T.J. Watt Pittsburgh had the opportunity to get the deal done with Watt before other top players in the position agreed to large pay days, but the Steelers have decided to stay patient in the contract extension process. Advertisement An update on the negotiations was released on Monday. "The Steelers have been discussing a new contract with outside linebacker T.J. Watt with the expectation they will come to some agreement with the four-time All-Pro and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year before the start of the regular season," per the Post-Gazette. The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their regular season on September 7 as they take on the New York Jets. As the team began OTAs last week, it's clear they still have plenty to sort out, including questions at the quarterback position. As time keeps ticking, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to get a lot of questions answered before the 2025 season begins. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Reuters
15 hours ago
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Report: Steelers expect new T.J. Watt deal by start of season
June 3 - The Pittsburgh Steelers are confident that discussions with All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt will result in a new contract before the start of the season, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on Monday. The newspaper added that a deal may not be completed anytime soon. Watt, 30, is looking for a revision to his deal as he enters the final season of a five-year, $112 million contract that features a guaranteed $80 million. Per the Post-Gazette, the price tag for Watt might have risen when Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett landed the NFL's richest contract for a defensive player in March: four years, $160 million, $123.5 million guaranteed. Watt was selected to the Pro Bowl each of the past seven years, and he made first-time All-Pro in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023. He was the NFL's 2021 Defensive Player of the Year after making a career-high 22.5 sacks. In 2024, Watt led the NFL with six forced fumbles while logging 11.5 sacks, 61 tackles, four passes defended and two fumble recoveries in 17 games. Over his eight-year NFL career, all with the Steelers, Watt has 108 sacks, 462 tackles, 33 forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries, 49 passes defensed and seven interceptions. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Browns Reporter Reacts to Garrett Missing OTAs
Browns Reporter Reacts to Garrett Missing OTAs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cleveland Browns need edge rusher Myles Garrett to make good on his new four-year, $160 million contract. They need him to play like one of the best defensive players in the sport and elevate a young defense along the way. Advertisement But do they need him to be at organized team activities (OTAs)? Amongst the Cleveland faithful, that answer is still up in the air. Garrett wasn't in attendance for the team's recent bout of OTAs. Instead, he was in Japan, enjoying a well-deserved vacation. Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot reacted to Garrett missing OTAs by revealing the simple truth about his attendance. "Myles has really, truthfully, whether we like it or not, a little bit of a different set of rules than everybody else," Cabot explained on the 'Orange and Brown Talk' podcast (h/t Zac Wassink). "And he has kind of earned that by being the best defensive player in the NFL, by earning NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2023, by being on the road to the Hall of Fame, and by getting himself ready every single year to go out there and dominate." Advertisement It goes without saying that Garrett doesn't need to be at OTAs to play well. Nothing in May is making a meaningful difference ahead of Year 9, especially for someone as accomplished as Garrett. As such, it isn't about his performance as much as it is about his leadership. In several circumstances, it would be reasonable to suggest that showing up for offseason workouts is necessary. It was a bad look when quarterback Aaron Rodgers missed practice with the New York Jets to vacation in Egypt. The team looking out of sorts for 17 games didn't help that image. Other times, it could signal contract discontent and foreshadow future issues. Fortunately for Cleveland, Garrett working in sync with his peers isn't as important on the defensive line as it is under center. With his recent raise, the negotiating table isn't a concern either. Those wanting Garrett to be a better leader may not have to wait long, either. With training camp marked on the calendar and plenty of opportunities throughout the season, Garrett stands to make an impact between Sundays before wreaking havoc on game day. Advertisement Browns fans may not love that most of his leadership will come away from the cameras, but it's worth giving Garrett the benefit of the doubt that there's more to his presence than missing a rather meaningless workout. Related: We Talkin' Bout Practice? Shedeur Stats Going Viral Related: Jeudy Gets Honest on Cleveland's Quarterback Situation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Browns DE Myles Garrett tops PFF edge rusher list
Browns DE Myles Garrett tops PFF edge rusher list Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett tops another preseason list. Pro Football Focus announced their top ten edge defenders heading into the 2025 NFL season. Garrett was number one, followed by the Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons, then arch rival, T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Garrett has been the undisputed best defensive player in the NFL since Aaron Donald retired, much to the chagrin of his contemporaries. Garrett had a very eventful offseason. The superstar spent the week leading up to the Super Bowl demanding a trade on media row. Garrett wanted the Browns to commit to winning as he entered the back half of his career. The Browns didn't commit to winning, but placated him with compliments, calling Garrett a 'Cleveland to Canton player' and giving him a new four-year extension that averages $40 million per year. The contract made him the highest-paid non-quarterback for a couple of weeks. Garrett is worth his weight in gold, and he'll have a chance to add some more hardware to his collection this season. The Browns committed themselves to Garrett with the contract and the draft. New defensive tackle Mason Graham is a great interior pass rusher. He's the ideal partner for Garrett. Graham can push the front of the pocket and stop quarterbacks from stepping up. Garrett will be able to tee off on quarterbacks. Garrett is trying his hardest to etch his name into the record books. He has a good shot at getting over 20 sacks with Graham by his side. Garrett has a great opportunity this season to chase quarterbacks and the records of all-time greats.
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3 days ago
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Browns DE Myles Garrett tops PFF edge rusher list
Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett tops another preseason list. Pro Football Focus announced their top ten edge defenders heading into the 2025 NFL season. Garrett was number one, followed by the Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons, then arch rival, T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Garrett has been the undisputed best defensive player in the NFL since Aaron Donald retired, much to the chagrin of his contemporaries. Garrett had a very eventful offseason. The superstar spent the week leading up to the Super Bowl demanding a trade on media row. Garrett wanted the Browns to commit to winning as he entered the back half of his career. The Browns didn't commit to winning, but placated him with compliments, calling Garrett a 'Cleveland to Canton player' and giving him a new four-year extension that averages $40 million per year. The contract made him the highest-paid non-quarterback for a couple of weeks. Garrett is worth his weight in gold, and he'll have a chance to add some more hardware to his collection this season. The Browns committed themselves to Garrett with the contract and the draft. New defensive tackle Mason Graham is a great interior pass rusher. He's the ideal partner for Garrett. Graham can push the front of the pocket and stop quarterbacks from stepping up. Garrett will be able to tee off on quarterbacks. Garrett is trying his hardest to etch his name into the record books. Advertisement He has a good shot at getting over 20 sacks with Graham by his side. Garrett has a great opportunity this season to chase quarterbacks and the records of all-time greats. This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns DE Myles Garrett rated top edge defender in NFL per PFF
