The Latest Breaking News from TJ Watt

Touchdown Wire's Natalie Miller continues her 2023 NFL predictions with five Defensive Player of the Year candidates.

Full-time pass rushers don’t always win the award, but it certainly helps. Cornerbacks have fared well in the voting, too, and the son of a former NFL player could win it this year.

Pittsburgh has an elite group of outside pass rushers.

The Steelers offense went 1-6 last season when Watt was out of the lineup.

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers again will spend huge money on their defense this season. They have the highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL. They have the second-highest-paid safety. They are spending big on Cam Heyward up front and just put nearly $30 million into Larry Ogunjobi.

The stand out from 2022 isn't going anywhere

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers have reached agreement on a new five-year, $70.743 million contract with outside linebacker Alex Highsmith, preventing him from becoming a free agent at the end of the 2023 season.

The Steelers solidified the best pass rush in the NFL this week.

Alex Highsmith got paid.

Alex Highsmith had the fourth-most sacks in the NFL in 2022.

T.J. Watt was penalized for missing time last season in the newest Madden ratings.