Watt agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension with the Steelers on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watt's deal includes $108 million guaranteed, and his $41 million average salary makes the 30-year-old edge rusher the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Watt has recorded 108 sacks in 121 career regular-season appearances with the Steelers. With his contract dispute resolved, Watt is expected to report when the Steelers open training camp July 23.

Watt is expected to skip Pittsburgh's mandatory minicamp as he seeks a contract extension, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watt was not present for voluntary OTAs either, but the latest update signals he could be willing to incur fines in order to keep some leverage in his contract dispute with the Steelers. He was tied for eighth in the league in sacks (11.5) last season, suggesting he still has gas in the tank despite being set to turn 31 in October. As long as he's not on the field, Alex Highsmith and 2023 fourth-rounder Nick Herbig project for first-team reps at outside linebacker.

Watt produced 61 tackles, including 11.5 sacks, along with four defensed passes, six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over 17 games during the regular season.

EDGE Analysis

Watt's sack total wasn't quite as impressive as in the year prior, when he logged 19.0 sacks, but he still led the Steelers in that category and tied for eighth in the NFL. In addition, the veteran pass rusher led the league with six forced fumbles, his highest mark since the 2019 season. In 2025, Watt will be in the final year of the four-year contract he inked in 2021, though there will almost certainly be extension discussions between him and the team during the offseason.

Watt (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's AFC North clash against Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watt suffered a low-ankle sprain during the Steelers' Week 15 loss to the Eagles. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, as he was able to practice without limitations Thursday. Watt has logged 5.0 sacks over the Steelers' last five games, and his 11.5 sacks through 14 regular-season contests is tied for third-most in the NFL with Nik Bonitto.

Watt (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran edge rusher from Wisconsin didn't participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, so Wednesday's estimated limited session suggests he's trending in the right direction ahead of Saturday's divisional matchup in Baltimore. Watt would be a significant loss to the Steelers' defense if he cannot suit up in Week 16, having recorded 54 total tackles, including 11.5 sacks, and six forced fumbles over 14 appearances this season. His practice participation Thursday will ultimately offer the best insight into whether he can play through his ankle issue Saturday.

Watt (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Mike Tomlin said after Tuesday's walkthrough that Watt was "walking around rather comfortably," but noted that the star pass rusher is questionable for Saturday's game against Baltimore. Watt was diagnosed with a left low-ankle sprain following Sunday's loss to the Eagles, though he managed to log 2.0 sacks for the third time this season. His absence in Saturday's AFC North clash would be a major blow for the Steelers' defense, but they do have serviceable backups in Nick Herbig and Preston Smith alongside starter Alex Highsmith.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that he was "optimistic" about Watt's (ankle) chances of playing in Week 16 against the Ravens, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watt sprained his ankle during Sunday's game at Philadelphia, but his coach's comments suggest it might only have been a minor sprain. His name will be one to keep an eye out for when the Steelers release their first official practice report of the week Tuesday for Saturday afternoon's divisional clash.

Watt suffered a left low-ankle sprain during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watt played 53 of the Steelers' 80 snaps on defense and logged 2.0 sacks among his seven tackles while forcing a fumble, but he departed with 4:50 remaining in the fourth quarter after rolling his left ankle. According to ESPN.com, Watt said after the game that he was in "wait-and-see" mode with regard to his status for a Week 16 game in Baltimore, but the diagnosis of a low-ankle sprain rather than a high-ankle sprain offers hope that the star linebacker will be able to play on a short week.

Watt suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, but X-rays came back negative, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's being termed as a "low" ankle injury by coach Mike Tomlin, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. The Steelers have two more games over the next nine days, traveling to Baltimore next Saturday before a quick turnaround at home against Kansas City the following Wednesday.

Watt recorded three solo tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Watt made his biggest splash of the day in the second quarter, chopping the ball out of Joe Burrow's hand for a strip sack, which was ultimately recovered by teammate Payton Wilson. It was the second time this season that Watt was able to reach multiple sacks in the same game and he's now up 9.5 sacks on the year. The linebacker has compiled 43 total tackles (31 solo), including the sacks, while adding five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three passes defensed over 12 games in 2024.