T.J. Watt was openly told, ‘You’re fortunate to be a Steeler.'' And his response was, ‘You’re fortunate to have me.’” - Insider report.

In addition, they wouldn’t have made all the moves they’ve made if they were going to cap off the offseason by trading Watt. Trading for DK Metcalf, signing Aaron Rodgers, trading for Jalen Ramsey, trading for Jonnu Smith - those aren’t moves a team makes if they plan on trading their best player less than three weeks before training camp.