TJ Watt has one season left on the lucrative four-year, $112 million extension he signed in 2021. The Steelers rarely let a franchise superstar start a season in a contract year, so the lack of an extension for Watt up to this point is certainly newsworthy.

Mark Kaboly has walked back his original stance on the Steelers–T.J. Watt trade rumors — stating his sources say no inquiries were made.

The Steelers are reporting doing their "due diligence" on a potential trade involving T.J. Watt going to another team.