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What does T.J. Watt’s football future hold?
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Published June 30, 2025 09:03 PM
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With the Steelers paying big money to a couple of strangers to the team while dragging their feet as to face-of-the-franchise linebacker T.J. Watt, his football future is far from clear.
Yes, the Steelers reportedly have “no intention” to trade him. More often than not, the use of that two-word phrase becomes a precursor to a deal.
With Watt, it’s too early to tell what will happen. No one should be surprised by any outcome.
The problem is that the two sides are, we’re told, nowhere close on a new deal. Watt, one of the very best defensive players is the game, is ready for any outcome and not afraid to push the issue.
Could that push him out of Pittsburgh? In an offseason that has been all about upgrading a one-and-done (at best) roster, removing Watt won’t do much to deliver the franchise’s first playoff win since 2016 — one year before he arrived via round one.
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