The Steelers' T.J. Watt contract dilemma doesn't look like it'll be resolved any time soon — as insider Adam Schefter has provided a troubling update on the situation. On the July 8 edition of ESPN's Unsportsmanlike, Schefter revealed that Watt and the Steelers are still far apart in contract talks — as outside trade interest continues to rise:

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a major move on Monday, shipping Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. That has many around the NFL wondering whether T.J.

The Commanders desperately need a player of Watt's caliber to bolster its defense for the long haul. While Washington hasn't snagged a major pass-rusher in the offseason, it could swing a trade similar to Detroit's and throw caution to the wind in pursuit of maximizing quarterback Jayden Daniels' rookie window.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the Steelers have no intention of trading Watt and their focus remains on extending the seven-time Pro Bowler’s contract. With the numbers Watt has been able to put up in the last few seasons for the Steelers, it makes sense why they would do everything they can to hold on to the talented pass rusher.

And that's not even accounting for T.J. Watt, the Steelers' star pass rusher. Arguably the biggest of this year's minicamp holdouts, the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year remains unhappy with team brass due to stagnant long-term contract talks,