Pittsburgh's standout edge rusher is still in pursuit of his first playoff victory.
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Despite wrapping up their 2024 campaign with yet another winning season under head coach Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers fans find themselves grappling with a familiar sense of frustration—frustration over another winless postseason and a lack of significant coaching changes.
However, Pittsburgh fans aren’t alone in their discontent.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, has also reached a breaking point. On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and others reported that Garrett had officially requested a trade.
In his statement, Garrett expressed his desire for something more:
"While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent. The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton—it has always been to compete and win a Super Bowl."
Garrett’s frustrations are understandable. After all, every NFL player ultimately dreams of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. But his comments raise an interesting question: Could Steelers star edge rusher T.J. Watt eventually reach a similar level of frustration?
Since being drafted in 2017, Watt has dominated the league, leading in sacks (108), tackles for loss (126), and forced fumbles (33) while also recording 49 passes defended and seven interceptions—elite numbers for a pass rusher. Yet, despite his historic production, he still awaits his first playoff victory.
It’s hard not to wonder: How long can an elite competitor like Watt continue giving his all without seeing meaningful changes from the organization? The Steelers, for all their regular-season success, have struggled to advance in the postseason. With no major coaching shake-ups or a clear answer at quarterback, is Pittsburgh truly any closer to contention than Cleveland?
To be clear, there’s no indication that Watt is unhappy or considering a trade request. But from a human perspective, frustration is natural when greatness is met with stagnation. Why would Watt—an ultimate competitor and former Defensive Player of the Year—feel any differently?
The Steelers organization is known for its loyalty, sometimes to a fault. Art Rooney II has shown no intention of moving on from Tomlin, despite the team’s recent playoff shortcomings and end-of-season collapses. But at what point does loyalty turn into complacency?
Watt, who turns 31 in October, is likely entering the back half of his career. If the Steelers remain stuck in mediocrity, could he be looking at a future similar to that of Cam Heyward—an all-time great who remained loyal to Pittsburgh but never won a Super Bowl?
Would you consider requesting a trade if you were T.J. Watt?
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