Steelers' TJ Watt Snubbed From Top 5 as NFL Execs Point to Alarming Decline
Summary
T.J. Watt signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, making him one of the highest-paid defensive players. However, NFL executives now rank him lower among edge rushers, noting a decline in his performance partly due to injuries, though he remains a strong player with impressive career achievements.Key Facts
- Watt received a three-year, $123 million contract with $108 million guaranteed in July 2025.
- This deal made him the highest-paid non-quarterback at the time.
- He recorded 55 tackles, 7 sacks, and 2 interceptions in the 2025 regular season.
- Watt missed three games after a partially collapsed lung in December 2025.
- NFL executives ranked him 7th among edge rushers in 2025, down five spots from the previous year.
- Scouts note his speed and burst have declined due to lower-body injuries.
- Watt has made eight straight Pro Bowls and is 26th on the all-time sack list with 115 sacks.
- He won Defensive Player of the Year in 2021 and has multiple All-Pro honors.
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