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.

The rumor mill has suggested that a Patriots trade with the Steelers for TJ Watt is possible, but NFL insiders have shut down the rumors.

One hypothetical trade scenario has the Pittsburgh Steelers sending T.J. Watt to the New England Patriots for a veteran player and two draft picks.