Steelers' T.J. Watt Deal Part of Omar Khan's Big Plan to Ramp Up Pass Rush w/Defensive Scheme Switch

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' contract with T.J. Watt is part of a series of moves from Omar Khan for the team's pass rush to improve in 2025. Christopher Carter explains how the defensive scheme will change with the additions of Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay, and how that plays into the Steelers' blitz rates under defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. Also, Chris discusses how Watt's contract opens up space to make moves with the Steelers' salary cap. The additional cap space will help Khan find the Steelers' next move, whether that's another wide receiver, a starting free safety and/or an swing offensive tackle.

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