Steelers OLB T.J. Watt is still without a new contract despite training camp opening next week. Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly previously talked about

The Pittsburgh Steelers and superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt do not have a contract extension in place yet. Despite the two sides still negotiating

In an appearance on 93.7 The Fan on Friday, Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly said Watt would “probably” command a second-round pick in a trade, which the Steelers might consider if negotiations reach a “point of no return.”

After making multiple significant upgrades to the secondary, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves entering the 2025 NFL season with one of the best defensive units in all of football.

You better believe that all anyone is going to be asked about, players, coaches, Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan, etc., is whether T.J. Watt will show up. For a team that is supposed to be locked in on going all in, that is a distraction.

Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport predicted the next contract for Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt to differ from what Myles Garrett received.

The Steelers' T.J. Watt contract dilemma doesn't look like it'll be resolved any time soon — as insider Adam Schefter has provided a troubling update on the situation. On the July 8 edition of ESPN's Unsportsmanlike, Schefter revealed that Watt and the Steelers are still far apart in contract talks — as outside trade interest continues to rise:

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt might not be the best edge rusher in football, but his consistent presence among the top defensive players in football earns him a spot in that conversation.