Bleacher Report’s James Palmer says it is partially due to Myles Garrett’s new $40 million per year inflating the market, while Watt does not want to sign a deal too early before other top edge rushers could ink their new deals.

The Steelers still haven't signed T.J. Watt to an extension but one insider expects a good will gesture from the team when a deal is reached.

T.J. Watt may finally be close to getting the contract he has wants from the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Wednesday, during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter confidently stated that Watt will soon be one of the highest-paid defenders in the NFL.