Shedeur Sanders has become a relatively popular mock draft choice for the New Orleans Saints in the No. 9 spot. And if they go that route, it's possible they will decide it doesn't make sense to keep Derek Carr on the roster.

The thought that the Rams could even be in position to acquire Steelers All-Pro T.J. Watt would have never occurred to anyone before Wednesday. That was until W

Watt has the most sacks ever against the Ravens with 17, a record that was once held by fellow Steelers linebacker James Harrison. If the 30-year-old were to take his talents elsewhere after eight years with Pittsburgh, Lamar Jackson could sleep a little easier at night knowing he would not have to face Watt near as much.

Watt, 30, recorded 61 tackles and 11.5 sacks in 2024, also leading the league with six forced fumbles. He's just a few seasons removed from his Defensive Player of the Year campaign in 2021 when he tied the NFL single-season sack record with 22.5. He had another DPOY-worthy campaign in 2023 when he picked up 19 sacks.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms note offseason moves the Steelers have made that have been out of character, explore a potential trade for T.J. Watt and examine the ramifications for Aaron Rodgers.

"It's the new going rate, and T.J. Watt is obviously in the same conversation as Garrett and Parsons as a player. Wanting the same money from the Steelers simply stands to reason.'' - NFL insider Mike Fisher.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to lock up edge rusher T.J. Watt before he enters the final year of his rookie deal. If they can't get something done, Pittsburgh may consider moving him to the AFC West.

At a time when plenty of Steelers fans still wonder whether quarterback Aaron Rodgers will say "hello," many are now wondering whether linebacker T.J. Watt is preparing to say "goodbye." Watt's social-media post featuring the seven-time Pro Bowler flashing two fingers in what has morphed from meaning "peace" to "peace out" has prompted speculation that Watt is looking to leave the Steelers.