Count NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport with the rest of league insiders who believe a long-term deal between the Pittsburgh Steelers and star EDGE rusher T.J. Watt will take place before Week 1. When that deal happens and what the contract terms will be is up for debate. On the heels of reporter James Palmer “hearing” Watt’s deal will surpass Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett’s $40 million average yearly value mark, Rapoport offered skepticism.
“I still believe it’s gonna work out. But I hadn’t heard that number,” Rapoport said Friday on The Pat McAfee Show, referring to Watt beating Garrett contractually.