2024 Defense Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Watt has been among the league's most dominant linebackers throughout his career, but he skipped the team's voluntary OTAs and mandatory minicamp during the offseason while seeking a new contract. Watt hasn't missed a regular-season game since 2023, and he logged 61 tackles (40 solo), including 11.5 sacks, along with four pass defenses, six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2025. Although his sack numbers declined, he still led the team in the category while also ranking 10th in the NFL. If Watt reaches an agreement on his contract, he should maintain ample upside this year. Read Past Outlooks
Expected to skip minicamp
Watt is expected to skip Pittsburgh's mandatory minicamp as he seeks a contract extension, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
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Watt was not present for voluntary OTAs either, but the latest absence signals he could be willing to incur fines in order to keep some leverage in his contract dispute with the Steelers. He was tied for eighth in the league in sacks (11.5) last season, suggesting he still has gas in the tank despite being set to turn 31 in October. As long as he's not on the field, Alex Highsmith and 2023 fourth-rounder Nick Herbig project for first-team reps at outside linebacker.
Watt was not present for voluntary OTAs either, but the latest absence signals he could be willing to incur fines in order to keep some leverage in his contract dispute with the Steelers. He was tied for eighth in the league in sacks (11.5) last season, suggesting he still has gas in the tank despite being set to turn 31 in October. As long as he's not on the field, Alex Highsmith and 2023 fourth-rounder Nick Herbig project for first-team reps at outside linebacker.
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Measurables Review
How do T.J. Watt's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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252 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.69 secShuttle Time
4.13 secCone Drill
6.79 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
128 inBench Press
21 repsHand Length
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Watt played in every regular-season game last year for the first time since 2019. He put together one of the most productive seasons of his career, tallying 68 tackles (48 solo), including 19 sacks, along with four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, an interception, a touchdown and eight pass defenses. Watt missed the team's wild-card matchup against Buffalo due to a knee injury but participated in OTAs this spring and should be ready for the start of training camp. If he can stay healthy for a second consecutive year in 2024, he should remain among the league's top defenders.
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Dominant again in 2024
Watt produced 61 tackles, including 11.5 sacks, along with four defensed passes, six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over 17 games during the regular season.
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Good to go against Ravens
Watt (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's game against Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Estimated as limited Wednesday
Watt (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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DNP in Tuesday's walkthrough
Watt (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Hopeful about playing at Baltimore
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that he is "optimistic" about Watt's (ankle) chances of playing Saturday against the Ravens, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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New deal could reset market
Watt could become the highest-paid edge rusher in the league on a new contract with the Steelers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Myles Garrett just reset the market for elite pass rushers back in March on a four-year, $160 million extension with the Browns, but he may not hold the crown for long. Watt is about a year older than Garrett but has a comparable resume, racking up 30.5 sacks in the last two seasons combined, and Pittsburgh has every incentive to keep him in the fold after making it clear the team was all-in on a Super Bowl chase in 2025 by signing Aaron Rodgers and making trades for DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. Given the Steelers' history with big extensions, a new deal for Watt may not be finalized until near the end of training camp.
Myles Garrett just reset the market for elite pass rushers back in March on a four-year, $160 million extension with the Browns, but he may not hold the crown for long. Watt is about a year older than Garrett but has a comparable resume, racking up 30.5 sacks in the last two seasons combined, and Pittsburgh has every incentive to keep him in the fold after making it clear the team was all-in on a Super Bowl chase in 2025 by signing Aaron Rodgers and making trades for DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. Given the Steelers' history with big extensions, a new deal for Watt may not be finalized until near the end of training camp.