The star linebacker shares his perspective on the head coach's role and the changes needed for playoff success.

Even in a down year by his standards, Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher TJ Watt still finished with 11.5 sacks. The problem for Watt is that the vast majority of

Watt had 11.5 sacks this season, but over the last 193 snaps of the year, they failed to record a single statistic. He battled thumb and ankle injuries to close the season, but it was a disappointing end for a player the Steelers looked at as their superstar cornerstone.

Tomlin has been under fire for his lack of postseason success, losing his last six playoff games and the most recent five have been first-round exits, including Saturday against AFC North rival Baltimore. It was just another in a string of disappointing endings.

Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt is named one of five finalists for AP Defensive Player of the Year, an award he previously won in 2021.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has been named one of the five finalists for this year's AP Defensive Player of the Year Award. T.J. Watt, Zack Baun, Myles Garrett, Trey Hendricksen, and Patrick Surtain II are the finalists for the award this year.

Watt won the AP Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2021, joining an exclusive group of Steelers who won the award, including Joe Greene (1972, 1974), Mel Blount (1975), Jack Lambert (1976), Rod Woodson (1993), James Harrison (2008) and Troy Polamalu (2010), five of the six in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Pittsburgh Steelers star edge rusher T.J. Watt offered a very candid admission on his playoff performance and how it must improve in 2025.

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is dealing with multiple injuries and pulled out of the Pro Bowl.

At PiratesFest over the weekend, designated hitter Andrew McCutchen told Pittsburgh Pirates fans to “be careful what you wish for,” when it comes to some of their demands of Bob Nutting to sell the team.

The Steelers aren't known for bold moves, but could they trade their best offensive player, or a Pro Bowl defender?

TJ Watt addresses the ongoing debate about Mike Tomlin's future with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite the team's struggles, the star linebacker makes it clear where he stands on the matter. TJ Watt is one of the best defensive players in Steelers history,