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New York Post
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
The wild step Cameron Heyward would take to prevent Steelers from trading T.J. Watt
Cameron Heyward revealed his plan to keep the Steelers from trading T.J. Watt, and it involves storming into general manager Omar Khan's office. The Steelers defensive end said Wednesday, in a tongue-in-cheek way, that if he caught wind that a trade was going to occur that he would go up to the GM and tell him, 'That's not happening.' 'If there's even a trade that gets up there, I don't think it helps our team to trade a guy like that,' Heyward said during an appearance on the 'Rich Eisen Show.' Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Getty Images Heyward appeared on Wednesday's show with WWE wrestler Seth Rollins, who was hosting alongside Chris Brockman. The Steelers' defensive end broke into laughter when Rollins followed up by asking if Heyward had the power to do that. 'No, no, I don't have that power,' he replied. 'I'd be like, guys, we have to have a talk. I don't know if it's even going to work, but I'm gonna throw my hat in the ring and say this cannot happen.' Talks have continued to drag on over a contract extension for Watt, though it's expected he will end up getting a deal that will surpass an annual average value of $40 million. T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. Getty Images The Steelers also reportedly did their due diligence in inquiring about Watt's trade value. 'Man, that's my brother,' Heyward added. 'I want [Watt] to get paid what he deserves. That dude is one of the most fierce and best players in our league. And he's respected throughout the league. I've had the best time being able to play with him, and I hope this year is not the last time we play together, because that dude, that's my running mate, and we create a lot of havoc together. And I just want to see that guy continue to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, and be a one-helmet guy.' The Steelers are set to kick off training camp on July 24, and the picture should start to become clearer over what will happen with Watt.
NBC Sports
10 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Cam Heyward: T.J. Watt needs to get paid, finish his career as a one-helmet guy
T.J. Watt does not have a contract extension yet. The last time the Steelers edge rusher was unhappy with his deal — in 2021 — he did not participate in practice to avoid injury. Watt ended up signing a four-year, $112 million extension three days before the start of the season. This time, talks are dragging out, too, though Watt is expected to get a deal that will hope the $40 million annual average of Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett. Teammate Cam Heyward weighed in on Watt's contract situation during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. 'Man, that's my brother. I want that dude to get paid what he deserves,' Heyward said. 'That dude is one of the most fierce and best players in our league and he's respected throughout the league. . . . I've had the best time being able to play with him, and I hope this year is not the last time we play together because that dude, that's my running mate. We've created a lot of havoc together, and I just want to see that guy continue to be a Pittsburgh Steeler and be a one-helmet guy.' The Steelers reportedly have done their 'due diligence' by inquiring as to Watt's trade value. 'I'm going up to [Steelers General Manager] Omar [Khan] and I'm telling him, 'That's not happening,'' Heyward said. 'If there's even a trade that gets up there, I don't think it helps our team to trade a guy like that.' Watt, 30, led the league in sacks three of the previous five seasons, including matching the NFL's all-time single-season record (22.5) in 2021. He is a seven-time Pro Bowler and a four-time All-Pro.
USA Today
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Steelers' Cam Heyward reveals how he'd stop a T.J. Watt trade
Fear not Steelers fans, T.J. Watt isn't going anywhere — at least not if Cam Heyward has anything to say about it. On Wednesday's edition of The Rich Eisen Show, Heyward shared his honest feelings on the Watt extension negotiations with special guest WWE superstar Seth Rollins and co-host Chris Brockman — including how he'd jokingly put a stop to any trade talk: "Man, that's my brother,' Heyward said. 'I want [Watt] to get paid what he deserves. That dude is one of the most fierce and best players in our league. And he's respected throughout the league. I've had the best time being able to play with him, and I hope this year is not the last time we play together, because that dude, that's my running mate, and we create a lot of havoc together. And I just want to see that guy continue to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, and be a one-helmet guy.' 'I'm going up to Omar and I'm telling him, 'That's not happening,'' Heyward continued, referencing the Watt trade rumors. 'If there's even a trade that gets up there, I don't think it helps our team to trade a guy like that.' It's unlikely the Steelers deal Watt — but if they ever considered it, they'd surely have Heyward to answer to. With Steelers training camp action set to kick off on July 24, fans will soon learn if Watt plans to hold out amid contract negotiations that have begun to turn ugly. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
T.J. Watt Negotiations with Pittsburgh Set to Escalate Before Camp
T.J. Watt Negotiations with Pittsburgh Set to Escalate Before Camp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers face a tense standoff with superstar pass rusher and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt. With training camp just over a week away, there's no resolution in sight between the two sides on a contract extension. Watt is currently entering the final season of a four-year contract that he signed back in 2021. The contract averages about $28 million per year, which ranks seventh in annual revenue compared to other edge rushers. Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garret has set the bar high as he recently signed a four-year extension, bringing his total commitment with the team to six years, and his $40 million per year is almost $5 million more than Danielle Hunter, who is the second-highest paid at the position. Watt and the Steelers have an uphill battle to climb when it comes to getting a deal done. He didn't report to mandatory minicamp last month, and there's a belief around Pittsburgh that he will continue to hold out during training camp. Although the Steelers typically don't negotiate with players if they are holding out, they did break that rule in 2021 with Watt. He signed an extension just days before the 2021 season after conducting a hold-in, where he reported to camp but only did individual workouts. According to veteran Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly, the team might not budge this time around. 'I'm showing up, I'm doing my side workout, what I would be doing in Wisconsin anyway, and we can keep the lines of communication open,' Kaboly said. 'There's a lot of things that Omar and the organization have changed over the past three or four years. I don't think they're willing to say, "We're willing to negotiate with people who are not here.' While there have been some trade rumors surrounding Watt, they're unlikely. As training camp approaches, this saga is likely to escalate, and it will be fascinating to see if the two sides can reach a compromise. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Reuters
17 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Australia says World Heritage listing to protect Indigenous carvings
SYDNEY, July 12 (Reuters) - Securing World Heritage status for Australia's Murujuga rock art will help protect the ancient Indigenous carvings, located in an industrial hub, the government said on Saturday. The art, thought to be 50,000 years old, lies in a peninsula that has gas and explosives plants, highlighting the sensitive relationship between the nation's Indigenous culture and its economically vital resources industries. UNESCO granted World Heritage status to the site in the Burrup peninsula on Friday after a "tireless nomination process", started in 2023, said Environment Minister Murray Watt. "The Australian Government is strongly committed to World Heritage and the protection of First Nations cultural heritage," Watt said in a statement. "We will ensure this outstanding place is protected now and for future generations." Peter Hicks, chair of the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, said the UNESCO listing was a means to protect the "extraordinary landscape". The peninsula in the northwest of mineral-rich Western Australia state is home to two liquefied natural gas plants run by Woodside and fertiliser and explosives plants run by Norway's Yara International. Australia's government in May extended the lifetime of Woodside's largest gas plant in the region, the North West Shelf, until 2070. The extension will generate up to 4.3 billion metric tons of additional carbon emissions. Scrutiny over the impact of Australia's resources industry on Indigenous heritage sites has been magnified since Rio Tinto, the world's biggest iron ore miner, destroyed the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters as part of a mine expansion in 2020.
