In 2021, T.J. Watt attended training camp without participating in on-field activities while awaiting a contract extension, ultimately signing a four-year, $112 million deal just before the season. Currently, discussions are ongoing between Watt and the Steelers regarding a new contract, with reports indicating that the team has made a substantial offer, though it may not meet Watt’s expectations. With the Steelers’ policy to halt negotiations once the season starts, both sides have until then to resolve existing challenges and finalize an agreement, which is anticipated to surpass Myles Garrett’s four-year, $160 million extension.
