TJ Watt was a trade candidate for the Pittsburgh Steelers coming into the offseason. Now as the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, this trade talks are heating back up, especially after a recent Instagram story post from Watt.
TJ Watt on Instagram pic.twitter.com/brqyOg57EH
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While this could be just a typical post from Watt, it doesn’t help matters considering TJ Watt is nearing the end of his current contract and is due for a contract extension. The Steelers have plenty of holes on the team to address, and while they would hope Watt finishes his career in Pittsburgh, could also look at the fact that they might not be able to pay him, and could use that money to help the team out elsewhere.
If that is the route the Steelers go, then the Green Bay Packers should actively be looking to trade for TJ Watt.
THIS IS A PREDICTION, NOT A REPORT
TJ Watt Traded to the Green Bay Packers
The Packers had a relatively quiet free agency, causing some concern from the fan base as this should’ve been the offseason to build the team around Jordan Love, and set him up best for the future. With needs at wide receiver and edge, they didn’t do much to address either. If TJ Watt becomes available via trade, the Packers have to pick up the phone and do what is necessary to acquire him.
TJ Watt Stats
TJ Watt is a household name, becoming a cornerstone player on the Steelers’ defensive line over the last few seasons. Since being drafted in 2017, Watt has made seven straight Pro Bowls while also notching a career 491 pressures, 116 sacks, and 314 stops. Watt will be turning 31, another factor in why the Steelers may not look to extend him, but after a 2024 season in which Watt had 57 pressures, and 12 sacks, he has yet to fully show signs of slowing down.
TJ Watt Trade Proposal
Green Bay Packers Receive: TJ Watt
Pittsburgh Steelers Receive: 2025 First Round Pick, 2025 Second Round Pick, 2026 Second Round Pick
Green Bay Packers Need to Trade for TJ Watt
The idea of a future contract for Watt after Myles Garrett reset the market with his four-year, $160 million deal may not seem enticing, but for the Packers, they have to fix the defensive line. Last season the Packers struggled to generate consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks, ending up with 143 pressures and only 43 sacks. By adding an experienced player like Watt to the room, he would instantly provide an impact while helping players like Lukas Van Ness, and Kingsley Enagbare develop.
Watt is from Wisconsin, so as he finishes out his career he would be playing for a contending team, instead of one on the verge of a rebuild, in his home state and where his career started as a Wisconsin Badger.
