As large and complicated as record-setting deals like T.J. Watt’s could be, one former NFL player thinks the story should’ve wrapped up weeks ago. With training camp on the horizon and the Pittsburgh Steelers still reportedly “far apart” in contract talks with Watt, ex-wide receiver Harry Douglas doesn’t understand the delay.
“It’s hard for me to fathom this,” Douglas said Tuesday on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike, reacting to Adam Schefter’s report indicating a deal isn’t close to being done.
Watt’s second contract extension playbook is looking similar to the first. A prolonged back and forth and deal that might take not until August but September to be finalized.