The Steelers made a notable trade earlier this week, acquiring Dolphins stars Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. Along with the deal, Pittsburgh gave both players a raise \u2014 a move that reportedly didn\u2019t sit well with star pass rusher T.J. Watt, who\u2019s been waiting on a contract extension of his own.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverybody just has assumed that, rightfully, the two sides will figure it out,” ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter said.<\/a> “But I don\u2019t think they\u2019re very close right now, and I don\u2019t think he\u2019s particularly pleased.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n With contract talks stalling, Watt could soon request a trade \u2014 and if he does, a reunion in Green Bay might be in the cards.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m gonna make TJ Watt happy, the player, hey, come home to Wisconsin,\u201d Jeremy Fowler said on Wednesday\u2019s Get Up.<\/a> \u201cPlay for the hometown, home area Packers. The Green Bay Packers are actually low key looking at the pass rush market around free agency, potential trades, potential signings. They have some new cap space after they moved on from Jaire Alexander, the star cornerback. Why not use that money and make TJ Watt the highest paid edge rusher?\u201d<\/p>\n Another team that could emerge as a serious suitor is the Atlanta Falcons. With a young defensive front, bringing in a veteran like Watt would provide both production and leadership.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Falcons are a team that could look to build up some assets and trade for Watt, to have a former Defensive Player of the Year, 7x Pro Bowler and 6x All-Pro on their defense. They could also add him, for a veteran presence to mentor Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr,\u201d Athlon Sports\u2019 Hery Acosta wrote.<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n