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T.J. Watt Latest Steeler To Support Mike Tomlin: ‘Don’t To Play For Anybody But Mike T.’

As questions around Mike Tomlin’s future linger, Pittsburgh Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt is the latest star player to throw support behind his head coach.

Speaking to reporters during the team’s “locker room cleanout” day, the first day of the team’s offseason, Watt said he loves playing for Tomlin and it was one reason why he signed his long-term deal with Pittsburgh ahead of the 2021 season.

“I don’t want to play for anybody but Mike T,” Watt said via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor.

TJ Watt said his desire to play for Mike Tomlin was part of his contract discussions.