There’s little doubt or question that T.J. Watt must be the priority resigning for the Steelers during the next two seasons. Although the bigger question remains, just how much should the Steelers pay to keep their defensive superstar, arguably Defensive Player of the Year in 2019, on the roster for years to come?
Before we tackle questions such as: How much cap space do the Steelers have available? How much of the cap is being allocated to the Linebacker position? How much of the cap is being allocated to the defense? It’s worth taking a closer look at what the NFL’s defensive leaders or linebackers in areas like sacks are earning, what their perceived value is, and where T.