Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt is now the subject of trade rumors after sitting out mandatory minicamp due to a contract dispute. What teams could land the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year?
T.J. Watt Wants New Contract
Steelers standout edge rusher T.J. Watt, also seeking a new contract, is not attending Pittsburgh’s mandatory minicamp, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 10, 2025
While the Steelers welcomed Aaron Rodgers into the building this week, one of their star players was not there to greet his new quarterback.
Watt is not in attendance at the Steelers’ mandatory minicamp this week. Missing the three-day minicamp will result in a fine of around $105,000.
Watt wants a new contract and decided to skip the minicamp to voice his displeasure.
The 30-year-old is entering the final year of a four-year, $112 million contract he signed in 2021. Watt’s $28 million per year ranks seventh in the NFL among edge rushers (per Overthecap).
Watt is likely looking for a contract in the neighborhood of a Myles Garrett deal, which is $40 million annually.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told ESPN’s Brooke Pryor that he’s “optimistic” a deal will get done. However, Tomlin could not give it a timeline.
Watt has spent his entire eight-year career with the Steelers. Watt has double-digit sacks in six of the last eight seasons, including an NFL record 22.5 in 2021.
Mike Tomlin on the outlook of TJ Watt reporting to training camp in five weeks:
“I'm not going to get into speculation there… I'm optimistic we're going to get things done because we got two sides that want to get things done. When that's going to occur I do not know.”
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) June 12, 2025
T.J. Watt Trade Odds
- Philadelphia Eagles: +300
- San Francisco 49ers: +400
- Detroit Lions: +600
- New England Patriots: +700
- Seattle Seahawks: +900
- Arizona Cardinals: +1000
- Las Vegas Raiders: +1200
- New York Jets: +1200
- Green Bay Packers: +1400
- Washington Commanders: +1600
- Tennessee Titans: +2200
- Los Angeles Chargers: +2200
- Dallas Cowboys: +2500
- Indianapolis Colts: +3000
- Jacksonville Jaguars: +3300
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +3300
- Denver Broncos: +4000
- New Orleans Saints: +4000
- Carolina Panthers: +4000
- Los Angeles Rams: +4000
- Minnesota Vikings: +4000
- Miami Dolphins: +4000
- Buffalo Bills: +4500
- Houston Texans: +4500
- Atlanta Falcons: +5000
- Kansas City Chiefs: +5000
- New York Giants: +5000
- Chicago Bears: +5000
- Cleveland Browns: +7500
- Cincinnati Bengals: +7500
- Baltimore Ravens: +10000
Odds via BetOnline
Whenever a star edge rusher is involved in trade rumors, the Philadelphia Eagles (+300) are always one of the favorites due to their commitment to the rush.
The San Francisco 49ers (+400) have been looking for another edge rusher to pair with Nick Bosa.
Don’t rule out the Detroit Lions (+600), who are in “win-now” mode and would likely risk the future to win a Super Bowl.
