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Report: Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt Expected To Sign Massive Contract Extension After Final Preseason Game
Watt has been doing individual work on the practice field, but he hasn't practiced yet with the rest of the squad.
August 24, 2021
T.J. Watt is about to get a massive payday.
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According to Gerry Dulac from our news partner at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Watt is expected to sign a contract extension “shortly” after the final preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Friday. Dulac reports the contract will make Watt the league’s highest-paid defensive player.
Watt has not been practicing this offseason because he has yet to sign a long-term deal. He has been doing individual work on the practice field, but he hasn’t practiced yet with the rest of the squad.
Find out what's happening in Pittsburghfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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