T.J. Watt’s contract woes continue to keep him away from the Steelers — but Aaron Rodgers is ready to put this situation behind the team.

On Tuesday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers discussed what has him excited to play for the Steelers — and also commented on Watt’s contract situation while praising his leadership:

“I think that’s the thing that’s really exciting about Pittsburgh, is the built-in leadership that already exists there,” Rodgers said. “Once we get our Hall of Fame outside rush-backer signed, you’re talking about another guy who’s a leader — not just by his example, but by his words.”

Watt, who’s looking to become one of the NFL’s highest-paid defenders, was noticeably absent from Steelers OTAs and mandatory minicamp — but Rodgers clearly has the “Hall of Fame” defender’s back as July’s training camp inches closer.

Will the Steelers grant Rodgers’ Watt-sized wish, or will the former 2021 Defensive Player of the Year continue his holdout into training camp and beyond?

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