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T.J. Watt’s record-breaking contract extension continues to spark strong reactions — including a confident take from Steelers legend Ryan Clark.
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Yardbarker on MSNSteelers' Extension For TJ Watt Could Have Looked Extremely Different Had The Organization Played Things SmarterThe Pittsburgh Steelers have had one of the organization's more aggressive offseasons in 2025, and the team has been uncharacteristically assertive when it comes to acquiring talent and spending money.
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.