Steelers T.J. Watt among NFL's worst contracts in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is named one of the NFL's worst contracts in 2026, according to analysis. Currently on a three-year, $125 million deal with $108 million guaranteed, Watt had only seven sacks last season. The Steelers' significant investment in the linebacker position, including a recent $100 million deal for Nick Herbig, adds pressure to improve Watt's performance. The Steelers are set to commit $83 million to these contracts for 2027, raising concerns if their decision will prove detrimental.
- •T.J. Watt signed a three-year, $125 million contract.
- •Watt recorded seven sacks last season.
- •Steelers invested significantly in linebacker depth.
- •Nick Herbig received a four-year, $100 million contract.
- •$83 million committed to Watt and others for 2027.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers defensive star ranked among worst contracts in the NFL
"The Steelers have invested heavily in their outside linebacker depth chart but one of the three huge contracts stands above the rest as the worst.
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