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Mark Madden: T.J. Watt has more to achieve before climbing Steelers’ franchise hierarchy

This space recently proclaimed that to justify a contract extension that pays $41 million per season, Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt has to make first-team All-Pro, finish top three in Defensive Player of the Year voting and help the

Mark Madden
By Mark Madden
1 Min Read July 23, 2025 | 4 months Ago

This space recently proclaimed that to justify a contract extension that pays $41 million per season, Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt has to make first-team All-Pro, finish top three in Defensive Player of the Year voting and help the Steelers win a playoff game.

If the Steelers win a playoff game, Watt can slide a bit on the rest.

That’s a big “if.”

Kyle Long of CBS Sports said that Watt could be a top-three Steeler all-time if he wins a Super Bowl.

That’s another big “if.”

Long also suggested the Steelers might erect a statue of Watt.

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