Contract Talks Between T.J. Watt and Steelers Show Signs of Hope:
Amidst swirling rumors and mixed reports regarding contract negotiations, optimism is emerging in the discussions between the Pittsburgh Steelers and their star edge rusher, T.J. Watt. Despite some negative sentiment, NFL insider Tom Pelissero has shed light on a potential breakthrough, suggesting that a lucrative agreement is on the horizon.
Pelissero, speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, expressed confidence that the Steelers and Watt will reach an agreement, possibly before the start of the upcoming season. He predicts that the deal will exceed $40 million annually, placing it above the contract recently secured by Myles Garrett, who reset the edge rusher market with a four-year, $160 million deal from the Cleveland Browns earlier this offseason.
“I’ve said repeatedly here and elsewhere, I believe that they will find a way, if not before training camp then before the season, to get that done,” Pelissero stated. “It is going to be north of Myles Garrett. It is going to be upwards of $40 million per year. All I would tell you Rich, it is going to be big money. I believe we are going to see a reset in the edge market again.”
