Training camp is just around the corner in the NFL. For most players, the focus now is on getting in shape. Getting ready to report. Preparing for the upcoming season.

The ongoing contract standoff between the Steelers and star OLB T.J. Watt has an upcoming key deadline with the start of training camp in a little over a week.

Entering NFL training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a major situation that will dictate a lot about the future of the franchise. T.J. Watt still has not been signed to a new deal and there are some concerns starting to come up.

In a July 9 article, Watt was named the second-best edge rusher in the NFL by league front office members — the same spot as last year. His highest ranking was No. 1 and his lowest No. 3 on the ballots submitted.

Myles Garrett’s $40 million per year already sets a high bar for the Pittsburgh Steelers to meet when it comes to the next extension for Watt. Detroit’s Aidan Hutchinson could top that number, driving the asking price for Watt’s annual gross average and potentially guaranteed money up even more.

The TL:DR? In this dead part of the summer, we’re using a random number generator to find a singular play from the Steelers’ 2024, then using it as an excuse to talk about last season and some general football insights.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a dilemma with their superstar pass rusher TJ Watt. It’s no secret that Watt has established himself as one of the most dominant and complete defensive players in the NFL.

In order to accomplish that, he'd have to get a bigger deal than Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who currently holds that title with a four-year, $161 million deal, which works out to $40.25 million annually.