Watt famously held out all summer in 2021, as he waited for a new deal. That deal would come in the form of a four-year, $112 million extensi

The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly aren't close to signing Watt to a contract extension after he stayed away from the team through its mandatory minicamp that wrapped up on June 12.

Mike Tomlin has broken his silence on the contract situation surrounding star linebacker T.J. Watt. With rumors swirling and fans growing anxious, Tomlin's statement offers clarity, and a strong hint at the Steelers' commitment to keeping Watt in Pittsburgh.