TJ Watt Trade to the Green Bay Packers
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As the 2025 NFL Draft looms, one of the league’s biggest defensive stars could be on the move. TJ Watt, the heart of the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense, has re-emerged as a trade candidate amid ongoing speculation about his future—and a cryptic Instagram post hasn’t exactly calmed the waters.
While nothing is official, and this remains a prediction—not a confirmed report—the idea of Watt being traded is gaining traction, especially as he nears the end of his current contract and seeks a new deal potentially worth north of $40 million annually after Myles Garrett reset the market.
Why the Steelers Might Consider Trading Watt
Make no mistake: Pittsburgh would prefer Watt retire in black and gold. But the franchise is facing serious roster holes, a tight cap, and the reality of paying a 31-year-old edge rusher one of the richest contracts in NFL history. With Watt still playing at an elite level—12 sacks and 57 pressures in 2024—this could be the last chance to trade him at full value.
Trading Watt would be painful, but it could also net Pittsburgh the picks it needs to retool quickly.
Green Bay: The Perfect Fit?
If TJ Watt becomes available, the Green Bay Packers should be first on the phone.
Why it makes sense:
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The Packers need a true game-wrecker off the edge.
Their defense generated just 43 sacks and 143 pressures last season—mediocre at best.
Watt could transform the front seven, drawing attention away from Rashan Gary, and accelerating the development of Lukas Van Ness and Kingsley Enagbare.
He's a Wisconsin native and former Badgers star, adding a storybook twist to a potential late-career resurgence in his home state.
Watt playing for a contending Packers team in Lambeau, where his football journey began, writes itself.
Predicted Trade Proposal
🟩 Packers receive:
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EDGE TJ Watt
🟨 Steelers receive:
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2025 First-Round Pick
2025 Second-Round Pick
2026 Second-Round Pick
Yes, it’s a hefty price. But Watt is a generational pass rusher who changes the tone of a defense overnight. And with Jordan Love’s window just opening, Green Bay has to strike now to build a true Super Bowl-caliber roster.
Final Thoughts
This is all speculative—but it’s not unrealistic. The Steelers may not be ready to hit “reset,” but if they don’t intend to pay Watt top-market value, the time to act is now. And for the Packers, the opportunity to add a future Hall of Famer—who just so happens to be a hometown hero—may never come again.
Prediction: If trade talks escalate and Pittsburgh chooses to cash in, Green Bay emerges as the favorite to land TJ Watt, completing one of the splashiest moves of the 2025 offseason.
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