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Steelers reportedly come to terms on T.J. Watt megadeal

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90). Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers fans can finally relax knowing the reports are in the team has reached a deal with T.J. Watt, making him the top-paid defensive player in the NFL.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are doing exactly what they needed to do.

Pay All-Pro EDGE T.J. Watt whatever money he wants.

Watt, who is currently set to play on his fully guaranteed fifth-year option in 2021, held himself out of team practices during training camp and elected not to play in the preseason in favor of getting a new deal.