On Monday, team insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette revealed that the "expectation" is that Watt and the Steelers "will come to some agreement" before Pittsburgh opens the 2025 regular season with a matchup at the New York Jets on Sept. 7.

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt has been sitting out of organized team activities as he awaits an extension that will make him one of the highest-paid NFL players ever. While negotiations aren’t being rushed, the organization reportedly has a timeline for a deal to be reached.

When will TJ Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to a deal on a contract extension for the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year?