Steelers Admit Fans Were Right As Hints Of Bold New Plan For TJ Watt Surface

[SteelerNation.com News]

The Pittsburgh Steelers fan base has been begging the coaching staff to get a little more creative with superstar edge rusher TJ Watt. It's no secret that Watt has become one of the most feared defensive players the NFL has ever seen, but coming off injuries, getting older, and following a down season, it seems like the general NFL world hasn't been as high on Watt lately. That's natural when an edge rusher reaches the other side of 30, but it's important to remember that Watt isn't just any player. He suffered an unfortunate punctured lung during the 2025 season and didn't quite perform at the level many expected him to.

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