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\"Dec<\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going into another new era in 2025.\u00a0 As of now, the team is going into the season with Mason Rudolph as QB1, a significant change from Russell Wilson or Justin Fields.\u00a0 The team also traded away George Pickens shortly after acquiring DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks.<\/p>\n

However, it would appear that Pittsburgh hit a road block with franchise piece TJ Watt.<\/p>\n

Steelers Just Screwed Up Big Time With TJ Watt (Breaking)<\/h3>\n
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Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt (90) is introduced before playing the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

TJ Watt, the team\u2019s star outside linebacker, has been mentioned a lot in trade rumors this offseason, but the organization is trying to\u00a0keep\u00a0him:<\/p>\n

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The 30-year-old T.J. Watt is heading into the final year of his contract. Last month, the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year fueled trade speculation when he posted this cryptic message on his Instagram story:<\/p>\n

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On the latest episode of \u201cKaboly and Mack\u201d, Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly said that the AFC North club\u00a0made a \u201cpretty substantial\u201d contract offer\u00a0to Watt. However, Kaboly believes the latest offer is \u201cprobably not\u201d good enough for Watt\u2019s liking.<\/p>\n

In 2021, T.J. Watt signed a four-year contract extension worth $112 million. The market for top-tier pass rushers has skyrocketed ever since, with Cleveland Browns star\u00a0Myles Garrett\u00a0signing a four-year, $160 million extension that makes him the highest-paid defensive player in league history.<\/p>\n

Back in 2023, the San Francisco 49ers gave superstar edge rusher\u00a0Nick Bosa\u00a0a five-year extension worth $170 million. Though the average annual value (AAV) isn\u2019t as high as Garrett\u2019s, the total value is the richest contract for a non-QB.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Oct
Oct 1, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt (90) defends a pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Over his first eight\u00a0NFL\u00a0seasons, T.J. Watt has 108 sacks and 33 forced fumbles.<\/p>\n

The Steelers have a long and successful history of locking up franchise cornerstone players long term, so it\u2019s hard to envision Watt playing elsewhere next year. He may be on the wrong side of 30 next season, but the Steelers need to keep their franchise player intact and just pay the man whatever he wants.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Feb
Feb 10, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; TJ Watt appears on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards presentation at YouTube Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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