The Pittsburgh Steelers just signed T.J. Watt to a massive contract extension. The deal keeps the star defensive player in Pittsburgh through the 2028 season. He signed a new three-year contract worth $123 million. It took a lot of negotiating and many rumors to reach an agreement. No trades were on the table, despite plenty of conjecture. Instead, as expected, Watt stays with the Steelers.
With a significant portion of cap space allocated to Watt's new contract, don't be surprised if it impacts the franchise's future plans.
The Steelers have invested heavily in their defense, which has faced considerable criticism over the years.