In a move surprising no one, the Pittsburgh Steelers have exercised the fifth year option on a T.J. Watt’s rookie contract. The option will be for the 2021 season, and is fully guaranteed.
After three seasons with the Steelers, Watt has not only become one of the Steelers’ premier defensive play makers, but one of the best in the entire NFL. A finalist for the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year award, Watt amassed 14.5 sacks, an NFL-leading eight forced fumbles with four fumble recoveries, along with two interceptions last season.
Watt is currently entering the fourth year of his rookie deal, so exercising the fifth year option will keep the elite defender in Pittsburgh for at least two more seasons.