T.J. Watt not set to be traded, says NFL insider
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport stated that T.J. Watt will not be traded this season, despite the Pittsburgh Steelers signing Nick Herbig to a substantial four-year, $100 million contract. Rapoport also indicated that fellow linebacker Alex Highsmith is unlikely to be moved, leaving the Steelers with three high-paid outside linebackers accounting for $83 million of the salary cap. The Steelers must now strategize to utilize all three players effectively. Rapoport provided these updates during an appearance on the Pat McAfee show.
- •Ian Rapoport confirms T.J. Watt will remain with the Steelers.
- •Alex Highsmith is not expected to be traded either.
- •Steelers now have three linebackers with a combined salary of $83 million.
- •Team needs to figure out playing time for all three high-paid linebackers.
- •Contract details for Nick Herbig highlight the financial stakes involved.
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider offers shocking update on trade implications for Steelers LB T.J. Watt
"The Steelers have three outside linebackers with massive contracts but Ian Rapoport says he doesn't see any of them being traded.
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