Steelers Are NOT Considering an Extension for T.J. Watt’s Contract

As of January 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers have not publicly indicated any plans to extend T.J. Watt’s contract, which is set to expire at the end of the 2025 season. Watt, who signed a four-year, $112 million extension in 2021, is entering the final year of that deal, with a base salary of $21.05 million and a salary-cap hit of $30.4 million. ([triblive.com](https://triblive.com/sports/t-j-watt-signals-willingness-for-extension-with-steelers-altering-his-position-on-defense/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Despite the lack of public movement from the Steelers’ front office, Watt has expressed a strong desire to remain with the team. Following the Steelers’ playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens in January 2025, Watt stated, “I want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. I don’t want to leave this place… I want to be part of the solution, not leave here and go somewhere else. That’s not my intention at all.” ([larrybrownsports.com](https://larrybrownsports.com/football/tj-watt-steelers-future-contract/645242?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Watt’s performance on the field continues to be exemplary. In the 2024 season, he recorded 11.5 sacks and led the league with six forced fumbles, further solidifying his reputation as one of the NFL’s premier defensive players. ([profootballrumors.com](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2025/01/t-j-watt-hopes-to-remain-with-steelers-beyond-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

The Steelers’ historical approach to contract negotiations typically involves addressing extensions during the offseason preceding the final year of a player’s contract. Given this pattern, discussions regarding Watt’s future with the team may emerge in the coming months. However, as of now, there have been no official announcements or indications that the Steelers are actively pursuing an extension for Watt.

In summary, while T.J. Watt has expressed a clear desire to continue his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the organization has not yet signaled any intention to negotiate an extension to his current contract, which is set to expire after the 2025 season.