The wait has ended for T.J. Watt and the Steelers to work out an extension. Team and player have agreed to terms on another monster pact. Watt has landed a three-year, $123MM extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pact includes $108MM in full guarantees. With an average annual value of $41MM, Watt has once again claimed the title of the league’s top earner for defensive … [Read more...] about Steelers, T.J. Watt Agree To Extension
T.J. Watt Seeking Market-Topping AAV, Four-Year Guarantee From Steelers?
The wait continues around the NFL for several high-profile edge rush contract situations to be sorted out. In the case of T.J. Watt and the Steelers, it remains to be seen if an extension agreement can be reached before Week 1. Watt has drawn trade interest from suitors, but even though the Steelers are evaluating his value the pending 2026 free agent is widely expected to … [Read more...] about T.J. Watt Seeking Market-Topping AAV, Four-Year Guarantee From Steelers?
Steelers Evaluating T.J. Watt’s Trade Value
The Steelers’ standoff with T.J. Watt continues amid the star edge rusher’s desire to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. The impasse in negotiations has naturally led to trade speculation. Though teams have reportedly inquired about Watt, the Steelers’ position has been clear: they have no intention of moving the current face of their franchise. However, the … [Read more...] about Steelers Evaluating T.J. Watt’s Trade Value
Players To Spend Season On Franchise Tag Since 2015
The Chiefs and Trey Smith have just less than 48 hours to agree on a long-term extension; otherwise, the Pro Bowl guard will play on the franchise tag and negotiations will be tabled until 2026. That is 2025’s only tag situation as the July 15 deadline approaches. Over the previous 10 offseasons, 77 players received the franchise tag. Many of those signed extensions before the … [Read more...] about Players To Spend Season On Franchise Tag Since 2015
Kyle Juszczyk On Steelers Interest, 49ers Stay
Despite taking a visit to the Steelers, 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk never wanted to leave San Francisco when he was briefly made a free agent in March. “It was the worst three days of my life, but I’m genuinely grateful for it now,” said Jusczyzk in an interview with The Athletic’s Vic Tafur. Even though he knew “the door wasn’t shut” when he was released by the 49ers, he … [Read more...] about Kyle Juszczyk On Steelers Interest, 49ers Stay