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T.J. Watt

T.J. Watt

LB - Pittsburgh Steelers

Height: 6' 4"Weight: 252 lbsAge: 30College: WisconsinDrafted: 2017 #30 (1st Rd. by PIT)

2025 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR) #7
Best / Worst #2 / #18

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90%
 
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T.J. Watt: Steelers remain optimistic about new deal

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he remains optimistic a new deal gets done with T.J. Watt.

Fantasy Impact

Watt has not reported to mandatory minicamp. "I'm optimistic we're going to get things done because we got two sides that want to get things done," Tomlin said. "When that's going to occur… I do not know.”

Ari Koslow2 weeks ago
T.J. Watt does not report to minicamp

T.J. Watt did not report to Steelers minicamp.

Fantasy Impact

Watt continues to seek a new contract from Pittsburgh. This will remain a situation to monitor in the coming weeks as training camp approaches. In his last contract year, Watt did end up reporting to minicamp.

Ari Koslow2 weeks ago
T.J. Watt, Steelers expected to agree on new contract before season

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Steelers have “the expectation” they will agree on a new contract with T.J. Watt before the start of the regular season.

Fantasy Impact

There hasn't been much word this offseason on talks of an extension between the two sides. This remains a situation to monitor as the season continues to approach.

Ari Koslow3 weeks ago
T.J. Watt could be extended at some point in offseason

Steelers GM Omar Khan said the team wants to extend T.J. Watt “at some point this offseason.”

Fantasy Impact

Watt will currently have a $30.4 million cap hit for 2025. He is coming off recording 11.5 sacks and was a second-team All Pro this past season despite suffering an ankle injury.

Ari Koslow17 weeks ago
T.J. Watt (ankle) active for Week 16

T.J. Watt (ankle) is active for Week 16 for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Baltimore Ravens.

Fantasy Impact

Watt will take the field after practicing to end the week and testing the injured ankle during pregame warmups for head coach Mike Tomlin, providing the Pittsburgh defense with its most important pass rusher against superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense Saturday.

Chris Schommer26 weeks ago