The T.J. Watt contract roller coaster just took another shocking turn — as insider Mark Kaboly has reported that the Steelers have inquired about what T.J. Watt’s trade value is.
Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan aggregated the news on social media — claiming Kaboly stated the Steelers were “doing their due diligence” on Watt’s trade value.
Pat McAfee Steelers insider @MarkKaboly says the Steelers have inquired around the league to see what TJ Watt’s trade value is. Called it “doing their due diligence.”
That’s a big change in the TJ Watt discussion from a big time Steelers insider. pic.twitter.com/7SQN4lOiCz
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) July 11, 2025
Kaboly also made an appearance on the July 11 edition of 93.7 The Fan and explained there was certain information he discovered that was keeping him tight-lipped. After some badgering from Fillipponi, Kaboly added some fuel to the recent second-round pick trade value rumors:
“I’m just saying, [the Steelers] are obviously inquiring what that might be. If it gets to the point where it’s a point of no return, maybe that second-round pick becomes very handsome.”
While speculative, it mirrors the trade insight from Adam Schefter, who reported that outside trade interest was expected to increase after the acquisitions of big-contract players Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith.
Many have agreed a new deal between Pittsburgh and Watt gets done — but strange and surprising things have characterized this offseason, just like trading away longtime Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers have inquired about T.J. Watt trade value, per Mark Kaboly