Blockbuster trade concept sends Steelers’ $112M shown pass rush to
The Steelers were thrilled after trading for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith, freeing up some cap area before either player even arrived in Pittsburgh. Nevertheless, that same cap maneuvering has apparently frustrated franchise cornerstone T.J. Watt, who still hasn’t received the agreement extension he’s looking for.
“Everyone simply has actually assumed that, rightfully, the two sides will figure it out,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated. “However I don’t think they’re extremely close right now, and I do not believe he’s especially happy.”
There seems a considerable holdup in contract negotiations in between Watt and the Steelers. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the sticking points revolve around the guaranteed money and length of the deal.
“It’s ensured cash, and it’s term length. A great deal of the information, they get sticky this time of year, particularly as you’re leading up to training school,” Fowler stated throughout a look on SportsCenter Saturday morning. “I spoke with someone with the group who stated, ‘Look, these are complex offers to do, however we are dealing with it. We want T.J. Watt here.'”
Fowler likewise floated a possible trade location that might satisfy both sides– and it would bring Watt back to his home state.
“I’m gon na make T.J. Watt delighted, the player– hey, come home to Wisconsin,” Fowler said. “Bet the hometown, home area Packers. The Green Bay Packers are in fact low crucial looking at the pass rush market around free firm, possible trades, prospective signings. They have some new cap area after they moved on from Jaire Alexander, the star cornerback. Why not use that money and make T.J. Watt the highest-paid edge rusher?”
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As for the details of a prospective trade, Bleacher Report’s Mitch Milani laid out a proposal: Watt would head to Green Bay, while the Steelers would receive wide receiver Romeo Doubs and additional draft capital in return.Such an offer might work for both parties. Watt would return to Wisconsin, get the payday he desires, and join a defense in need of a proven pass rush. Meanwhile, the Steelers would gain offensive support and future assets– something that lines up with both team requirements and monetary versatility.