The Pittsburgh Steelers do not plan to trade star outside linebacker T.J. Watt. Team president Art Rooney II stated the team has no plans to move their star edge rusher after being asked by KDKA’s Bob Pompeani. Watt, who is entering the last year of his contract, is likely be extended by the Steelers.

T.J. Watt is set to enter the final year of his contract, and with the pass rusher attached to a $30MM cap hit for 2025, there have been some rumblings that the Steelers could look to move on from their franchise star. Art Rooney was quick to dismiss that idea, as the Steelers owner said the team wasn’t considering parting with Watt.

Despite speculation that T.J. Watt could be on the trade block, Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said the team