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TJ Watt's Contract Under Fire
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- Jun 14, 2026
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- 127
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Summary
T. J. Watt’s massive Steelers extension is under fire as his sack numbers plummet—down from 19 sacks in 2023 to just 7 in 2025—and he’s entering his 30s. The deal, worth $123M over three years with $108M guaranteed, could cost the team $94M in dead cap if they cut him after 2027. Yet Watt remains a franchise legend, holding the NFL’s single-season sack record and still disrupting offenses. With young stars like Nick Herbig and Alex Highsmith already locked in, the Steelers face a costly defensive front dilemma. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c9f11b20957da989