Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts on the field against the New York Giants during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ negotiations with T.J. Watt must clear hurdles regarding guaranteed money as well as the annual salary the superstar pass rusher will receive. Cleveland’s Myles Garrett shattered the edge rusher market when he landed $40 million per year with the Browns.

While thing may eventually resolve themselves, we may be at a crossroads when it comes to T.J. Watt wanting to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers on another contract. Here is why that may not be the case.