Cam Heyward wants TJ Watt 'to be paid for what he deserves'' from Steelers and the whole career in Pittsburgh

LineBacker TJ Watt has certainly demonstrated the value that he brings with him the Pittsburgh Steelers since he joined the team as a seven-time Pro-Bowler, four-time all-Pro, two Fumbles leader and NFL defensive player of the year as a two-time selection of the first round. The Steelers made Watt with a four-year contract for $ 112 million the highest defender in 2022, and when the 30-year-old concludes into the last year of his contract, the big question is whether they will do it again.

One of Watt's defensive teammates believes that watt deserves this large contract. Cameron Heyward, another lifelong steeler, hopes that Watt will end his career in black and gold.

Heyward has no updates about the situation because he and Watt “don't really talk about contracts”, but has strong thoughts about this matter.

“Man, this is my brother. I want this type to be paid for what he deserves,” said Heyward. “… I had the best time to be able to play with him, and I hope this year is not the last time we play together because this guy that is my running comrade. We have created a lot together, and I just want this guy to continue to be a Pittsburgh Steeler and is a one-helmet type.”

Under coach Mike Tomlin, Ward and Watt have had a difficult time together for eight years. Ward knows how much other teams have to prepare for watt due to its explosiveness in the field.

“This type is one of the most violent and best players in our league and he is respected throughout the league,” said Heyward. “As a defense, we turn into the players on the offensive, but offensive players have to circle every 90 week after week. And there is a level of respect.”

There is always a chance that watts will be traded on another team if the Steelers don't want to pay him what he wants and are ready to continue. One possibility that Heyward doesn't even want to entertain. Heyward said that if there is serious discussions about a trade, he will go to Steeler's general manager Omar Khan and say: “That doesn't happen … that can't happen.”

“I don't think it helps our team exchange such a man,” he said.

When asked whether he has this kind of power to stop a trade, Heyward smiles and admits: “No, I don't.”

If the The situation continuesHeyward, could knock on a few doors in the front office. The Steelers make his “Due Diligence” Through the question of how Watts would be worth, and at the beginning of this month, CBS Sports NFL -Insider aditi Kinkhabwala said that there is a “separation” between the watt and the Steelers.

Cleveland Browns Edge Rusher Myles Garrett is currently the best paid defender with an average annual value of $ 40 million. Watt wants to be Highest paid non-quarters back But the Steelers are not there yet.

When Watt was looking for a new contract for the last time, he was a hold-in during the training camp in 2021.