# TJ Watt's Contract Under Fire

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Steelers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-steelers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7434879)
Published: 2026-06-14T16:29:35+00:00
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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: 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/c9f11b20957da989

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