T.J. Watt’s new contract has the Pittsburgh Steelers’ fan base beaming with pride as another future Hall of Famer is set up to retire having spent his entire career with the storied franchise. Becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL is a well-earned reward for the lifeblood of the roster.
Signing Watt to such an expensive extension was undoubtedly the right move for Pittsburgh. Based on the moves the team had made throughout this offseason, it was blatantly clear the team had zero interest in trading their best player. Now those rumors can be put to bed, and attention can turn toward training camp and the start of a new season.