Myles Garrett’s $40 million per year already sets a high bar for the Pittsburgh Steelers to meet when it comes to the next extension for Watt. Detroit’s Aidan Hutchinson could top that number, driving the asking price for Watt’s annual gross average and potentially guaranteed money up even more.

Chatter about the Steelers possibly trading Watt has hovered over the club since he skipped the team's mandatory minicamp in June. According to Schefter, the Steelers "have zero intention of trading" Watt after they signed 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers to be their starting quarterback before the club's summer break.

Last season with the Steelers, Watt played in all 17 regular season games. He racked up 61 tackles, 11.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and four defended passes. Those numbers make the Pittsburgh superstar one of the best defensive threats in the NFL.