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Major Update Emerges on TJ Watt’s Future With the Steelers

Major Update Emerges on TJ Watt’s Future With the Steelers

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers recently gave Nick Herbig a four-year, $100 million contract extension. This led to questions about the future of star player T.J. Watt, who has a large contract and is 32 years old. Experts say Watt will play for the Steelers this season, but his future beyond this year is uncertain.

Key Facts

  • Nick Herbig signed a four-year contract extension worth $100 million with the Steelers.
  • T.J. Watt earns $41 million per year and has $32 million guaranteed for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
  • Watt turns 32 years old in October 2024.
  • There is concern about the Steelers having three expensive edge-rushers: Watt, Herbig, and Alex Highsmith.
  • Alex Highsmith is 28 years old; Herbig is 24 years old.
  • Some experts think the Steelers might consider trading Watt after the 2024 season.
  • Trading Watt could bring the Steelers several draft picks, similar to what the Cleveland Browns got for Myles Garrett.
  • NFL reporter Ian Rapoport said Watt will definitely stay with the Steelers for the 2024 season.
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