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Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett's contract extensions may have truly been the last nail in the coffin for T.J. Watt's time in Pittsburgh—as the former 2021 Defensive Player of the Year just posted a cryptic photo on social media.
With Crosby and Garrett completely resetting the edge rusher market at upwards of $40 million annually, it now seems almost impossible that the Pittsburgh Steelers will re-sign Watt anytime soon—even if team president Art Rooney II has said extending him is of the utmost urgency.With the 2025 NFL Draft just 15 days away, Watt's peace sign photo can be interpreted in many ways—but the majority of speculation is revolving around him potentially implying "peace out" to the Pittsburgh Steelers.Extending the team's star defender is a tricky situation, as T.
J. is set to turn 31 years old in 2025, and the Steelers may be less than eager to break the bank after his less-than-stellar performance in 2024.Watt would likely demand a first- to early second-round pick, and while it would be a more-than-shocking development if the future first-ballot Hall of Famer were traded away, it is a potential reality the Black and Gold faithful should prepare themselves for come draft day.
T.J. Watt on IG.
👀🤔 #Steelers#NFLpic.twitter.com/d4MAdKDA37— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) April 9, 2025This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: T.
J. Watt’s cryptic post sparks Steelers trade speculation.
