Steelers Reiterate Commitment to T.J. Watt

Following the Pittsburgh Steelers' acquisition of Jalen Ramsey, multiple NFL teams have expressed interest in trading for star edge rusher T.J. Watt, who is currently holding out and absent from minicamp as he seeks a new contract in the final year of his deal. The Steelers, however, have publicly maintained that they have no intention of trading Watt and are instead focused on negotiating a contract extension to keep him with the team. Watt, a four-time All-Pro and the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year, is considered crucial to Pittsburgh's playoff hopes this season. Head coach Mike Tomlin and team officials have expressed optimism about reaching an agreement with Watt. Despite ongoing outside interest, the franchise aims for Watt to finish his career in Pittsburgh. Both sides are reportedly motivated to finalize a long-term extension before the 2025 season.