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Falcons Push Hard for T.J. Watt to Fill Linebacker Void, Trade Talks Heating Up

The Atlanta Falcons are making a serious push to acquire Pittsburgh Steelers superstar linebacker T.J. Watt, according to a report from ESPN.

In what could become the most seismic trade of the 2025 NFL offseason, sources indicate that Atlanta views Watt as the answer to their lingering void at linebacker-and they’re willing to pay handsomely for it.

After a string of injuries and underwhelming production in their front seven, the Falcons are actively pursuing elite defensive talent. T.J. Watt, a perennial All-Pro and former Defensive Player of the Year, sits atop their wish list.

Reports suggest that trade talks between Atlanta and Pittsburgh have “heated up” in recent days, with the Falcons prepared to offer a significant package including future first-round picks and cap flexibility to absorb Watt’s potential $40M/year extension demands.

For Pittsburgh, this represents a massive dilemma. Watt is the face of the Steelers’ defense and remains their most dominant pass rusher. But with contract tensions rising and the team already investing heavily in other stars like Jalen Ramsey and Aaron Rodgers, Steelers leadership could be swayed by a deal that replenishes their draft capital and alleviates salary cap pressure.

Falcons insiders believe Watt could immediately elevate their defense into one of the league’s most feared units. Pairing him with standout defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and rising young corner A.J. Terrell would form the backbone of a unit capable of challenging for the NFC South crown.

Still, the potential departure of Watt has created unease within Steelers Nation. Fans have flooded online forums, voicing frustration over the mere suggestion of trading a franchise cornerstone. “T.J. Watt is the soul of this defense,” one fan wrote on Reddit. “Trading him would be like ripping the heart out of this team.”

While nothing has been finalized, the momentum behind Atlanta’s push—and Pittsburgh’s willingness to entertain offers—suggests a resolution may be imminent.

If completed, the deal could reshape the landscape of both conferences—and turn T.J. Watt into the most high-profile player to change teams this offseason.

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