Steelers agree to $123 million extension with star
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Wisconsin Nails it With Reaction to T.J. Watt's Historic NFL Contract originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally addressed one of their biggest sagas in the offseason, with the AFC North franchise handing superstar linebacker T.J. Watt a massive three-year contract extension worth $123 million.
The Pittsburgh Steelers face a tense standoff with superstar pass rusher and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt. Watt is currently entering the final season of a four-year contract that he signed back in 2021.
T.J. Watt contract talks drag on, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor has identified a major holdup in the negotiation process.
Watt is one of the best defensive players in the NFL. He wants to be paid like that. So far, the Steelers have not been willing to meet his demands. That has led to a standoff between the two parties with training camp and preseason action right around the corner.