The Pittsburgh Steelers and superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt are having a tough time in contract talks, which could lead to a trade in the worst-case scenario. If that plays out, Watt reportedly has his eye on the Detroit Lions.

Watt has put together an amazing tenure with the Steelers. He has played in 121 total games with the franchise, racking up 462 total tackles, 108 sacks, 33 forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries, seven interceptions, and 50 defended passes.

In regard to T.J. Watt skipping mandatory minicamp due to a contract dispute, former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback and Hall of […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Legend Thinks T.

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.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a contract situation with T.J. Watt, and Ian Rapoport made a prediction about how it will resolve.

The Pittsburgh Steelers coach recently downplayed questions regarding T.J. Watt's holdout, the team's second-biggest storyline to Aaron Rodgers making his Steelers debut.  "Um, no," Tomlin said when asked if he had anything specific to say regarding Watt's holdout.

Steelers star edge rusher T.J. Watt, who is entering the final year of his contract and seeking an extension, does not plan to attend mandatory minicamp, league sources said Tuesday. Watt’s decision could mark Day 1 of a long staring contest if the negotiations unfold in a manner anywhere similar to his last contract dispute.

Ex-Steelers CB Bryant McFadden weighed in on the contract drama surrounding T.J. Watt and his minicamp absence.