3 things new contract for Steelers edge T.J. Watt means
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The Steelers' T.J. Watt contract dilemma doesn't look like it'll be resolved any time soon — as insider Adam Schefter has provided a troubling update on the situation. On the July 8 edition of ESPN's Unsportsmanlike, Schefter revealed that Watt and the Steelers are still far apart in contract talks — as outside trade interest continues to rise:
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Yardbarker on MSNHow Steelers' T.J. Watt situation differs from Bengals' Trey Hendrickson sagaT.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals are two star pass-rushers looking to land lucrative contract extensions before their clubs open training camp later this month.
T.J. Watt is thought to be seeking a five-year extension containing four years of guarantees and a market-resetting AAV on his Steelers extension
With the Pittsburgh Steelers dealing with the T.J. Watt contract situation, there has been speculation on whether both sides will agree to a long-term deal. As the rumors around Watt will continue, there has been an interesting perspective on the matter from Patrick Rooney Jr., a member of the family that owns the team.