T.J. Watt, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive juggernaut, is locked in a tense contract standoff as the NFL’s edge rusher market soars. With training camp looming, the seven-time Pro Bowler’s future remains uncertain, gripping fans and analysts. With enough salary cap space, the New England Patriots have been muted as a possible destination.
Negotiations have snagged on guaranteed money and contract length, stalling progress and the Patriots are ready to pounce. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler shared, “I talked to somebody with the team who said, ‘Look, these are complicated deals to do, but we are working on it.