Steelers’ T.J. Watt focused on game
Linebacker won’t make his contract situation priority
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is entering the final year of his contract. The two-time All-pro said he never gave any thought to holding out in hopes of reaching a long-term deal.
“I love this team, I love all of the coaches and this staff here, and the players,” Watt said. “I am excited for this season and that’s why I’m here.”
Watt has remained mum on the status of his negotiations. Team officials have previously communicated interest in signing Watt, but per a longstanding team policy, the Steelers don’t negotiate contracts once the regular season begins.
Watt hasn’t expressed concern. Instead, he’s focused on the first week of training camp workouts at the team facility in Pittsburgh.
“I love Pittsburgh,” Watt said. “I would love to be here. All those decisions aren’t mine to be made.”
Browns: Cleveland rookie cornerback Greg Newsome, a first-round pick who could start this season, signed his contract Saturday. Rookie wide receiver Anthony Schwartz also signed.
Chiefs: Kansas City kicked off training camp by placing veteran safety Armani Watts on the physically unable to perform list and moving rookie defensive end Malik Herring to the nonfootball injury list.
Titans: Tennessee placed outside linebacker Bud Dupree, running back Jeremy Mcnichols and offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo on the physically unable to perform list and put cornerback Caleb Farley and offensive lineman Aaron Brewer on the non-football injury list.