Throughout his career, Watt has played in 121 games. All of those games have come with the Steelers and he has totaled 462 tackles, 108 sacks, 33 forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries, seven interceptions, and 50 defended passes.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, in speaking this week about an eventual new contract for one of the most feared pass rushers in the league in T.J. Watt, did say he is "optimistic.''

Pittsburgh Steeler s outside linebacker and star T.J. Watt is set to hold out of mandatory minicamp amid a contract dispute with the team. Watt, who is entering the last year of his deal, is seeking a new contract for the Steelers. He is 30 years old but will turn 31 in October. Yet, getting Watt signed might be easier said than done.