Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers and Star Linebacker
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Cam Heyward does not want to see Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt leave the team. On the Rich Eisen Show on Wednesday, Heyward was asked about Watt leaving and expressed hopes that this is not the last season they play together.
The Steelers are no strangers to San Francisco slamming the door shut on wide receiver trade talks — as evident by Pittsburgh’s failed pursuit of 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk last summer.
Should the Steelers have any level of interest in trading Watt, there are quite a few teams around the NFL who would love to have a chance to acquire him. He is coming off of a 2024 season that saw him rack up 61 tackles, 11.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and four defended passes.
Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt will likely be in attendance at training camp, though he may stage a hold-in, as he has in the
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly doing their "due diligence" regarding current contract negotiations with veteran pass rusher T.J. Watt. And while a trade is not expected at this time, if the situation continues to worsen ahead of training camp, moving on is not out of the cards.
The Philadelphia Eagles released cornerback Darius Slay shortly after the team's Super Bowl win, and the Steelers immediately showed interest in the six-time Pro Bowler. Pittsburgh signed Slay to a one-year, $10 million deal on March 12. Slay will join a Steelers' defense already filled with star power.