One outlet believes there's a chance the Washington Commanders could bring in T.J. Watt, and that would be a disaster for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles believe they have another Super Bowl roster on their hands, but one team in the NFC East may have something to say about that.
And why?
Because that team may be in the market for one of the best pass rushers in the game.
CBS Sports writer Cody Benjamin named the Washington Commanders a strong landing spot for Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro T.J. Watt, should the former Defensive Player of the Year be traded.
"The Commanders primarily utilize a 4-3 defensive alignment, but Watt has put his hand in the dirt before; you can bet coach Dan Quinn would find a way to unleash Watt just as he did Micah Parsons with the Dallas Cowboys," Benjamin said.
Few edge rushers in the league have been as impactful or dominant over a long-term course as Watt has been for Pittsburgh. In eight seasons, the Wisconsin product has recorded 108 sacks, has led the league in that category three times, and has been a first-team All-Pro four times. He holds the all-time Steelers record for career sacks.
That resume is good enough for an early entrance into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Meanwhile …
Washington's one main weakness is at the edge rusher position. They lost Dante Fowler Jr. to Dallas and do not have someone who can consistently get after the passer. Watt would easily solve that problem
Add it up, and ..
This move would be a nightmare for the Eagles.
Philadelphia knows it can own the matchup against Washington in the trenches right now, which is a big reason why the team blew out the Commanders 55-23 in the NFC title game.
Would they still have that edge if Watt joined the Burgundy and Gold?
The Steelers insist they have no intention of trading Watt, even as he has staged a holdout in his effort to gain a new contract extension that may be worth as much as $40 million per year.
Is Pittsburgh telling the truth here? As a relates to the Commanders, the Eagles had better hope so.
