T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a record-breaking contract extension, making Watt the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history and solidifying his long-term future in Pittsburgh.

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.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest concern is T.J. Watt, but the roster has another glaring issue ahead of the 2025 season. One analyst's trade proposal with the San Francisco 49ers solves that issue.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward ill personally let general manager Omar Khan know that he's not trading T.J. Watt.