It was a decisive move for the former Super Bowl-winning coach, who had one year left on his contract and was going to be on the same team for a full two decades. A feat that would have put him in the ranks of legendary names such as Tom Landry, Bill Belichick, and famed Steelers head coach Chuck Noll.

“No,” star outside linebacker T.J. Watt said, sitting next to fellow defensive veterans Cameron Heyward and Alex Highsmith. “No. No. No. No. No,” he kept repeating over and over, his eyes welling with tears as Tomlin continued his speech.

T.J. Watt is J.J. Watt's younger brother, and the pair have another brother -- Derek -- who retired in early 2024 after a nine-year career as a standout NFL fullback and special teamer.

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher TJ Watt confirms he is finally returning to action after dealing with a lung injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are desperately trying to end a ten-year long streak when they take on the Houston Texans to conclude Wild Card Weekend. T

Steelers get a major update on TJ Watt as his status remains uncertain ahead of the win-or-go-home Week 18 clash against the Ravens.

T.J. Watt is eager to return to the field after a dry needling mishap led to surgery for a partially collapsed lung.

It was another disappointing defeat in the postseason, which is something that the fan base has grown accustomed to over the last several years as the franchise has not won a playoff game in nearly a decade.