The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally addressed one of their biggest sagas in the offseason, with the AFC North franchise handing superstar linebacker T.J. Watt a massive three-year contract extension worth $123 million.

Hours before signing a record-setting extension, a training photo of Steelers' T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig began making waves on social media.

Former Wisconsin Badgers edge rusher T.J. Watt became the NFL's highest-paid defensive player with a massive new contract extension from the Pittsburgh Steelers

According to team insider Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, there were several challenges to finalize T.J. Watt's contract before the Steelers' first training camp session of the summer.

The Pittsburgh Steelers face a tense standoff with superstar pass rusher and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt. Watt is currently entering the final season of a four-year contract that he signed back in 2021.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest concern is T.J. Watt, but the roster has another glaring issue ahead of the 2025 season. One analyst's trade proposal with the San Francisco 49ers solves that issue.