ESPN\u2019s Jeremy Fowler<\/a> proposes that the Steelers should consider trading Watt, and he notes that some teams could see the Steelers making the move.<\/p>\n\u201cIf the Steelers end up signing Herbig long term, having three large contracts allocated to one position is a tough proposition,\u201d Fowler writes. \u201cWatt, for all his greatness, turns 32 in October and has guaranteed salaries of $32 million in both 2026 and 2027\u2026 Watt is a legacy player, something Pittsburgh values more than most. But some teams could see Pittsburgh at least considering moving on from him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Watt has a cap hit of $42 million and a dead cap hit of $94 million in 2026. The Steelers aren\u2019t paying a quarterback big money, so it\u2019s a hit they could theoretically take. The dead cap number drops to $52 million in 2027.<\/p>\n
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