When it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ voluntary practices at the end of the month, the story is never about who is there. It’s all about who might not show up. Though optional, if EDGE T.J. Watt and WR George Pickens don’t attend, it’ll draw headlines. Both players are entering the final year of their contracts and are seeking long-term deals.
Post-Gazette beat writer Brian Batko thinks Watt and Pickens enter the spring as the team’s biggest storylines, no matter if they show up or not.
“I think if T.J. Watt and or George Pickens are present, those two guys in their contract situations probably supersede Mason somewhat,” Batko told 93.