# T.J. Watt’s Decline and Steelers’ Future | Pittsburgh Steelers News

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Published: 2026-07-08T19:34:32+00:00
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Steelers’ Mike Tomlin is out, Mike McCarthy in — but the real story’s on defense. T.J. Watt, once the league’s top edge rusher, now sits seventh in ESPN’s rankings, overtaken by younger, faster talents like Parsons, Anderson, and Crosby. Despite seven sacks and a Pro Bowl nod last year, Watt’s decline is undeniable — injuries have sapped his burst, and he missed All-Pro honors for just the second time. At 32, his prime is fading. With the Steelers possibly rebuilding, Watt may soon be on the trade block — unless they find ways to shield him from double teams. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/883af9ebeefa370d

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