Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team was founded in 1933 and is the oldest franchise in the AFC.
The Steelers play their home games at Heinz Field and are part of the AFC North division in the National Football League (NFL). The team has a storied history, with six Super Bowl championships (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005, and 2008) and eight AFC championships. The team has also won their division 24 times, making them one of the most successful franchises in NFL history.
The Steelers are known for their tough and physical style of play, as well as their loyal fan base, known as the “Steeler Nation.” Despite their success, the team has also faced controversy, including a high-profile incident in which several players were accused of using performance-enhancing substances.
Some notable players in Steeler’s history include Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, Jerome Bettis, Troy Polamalu, and Ben Roethlisberger. The team’s current head coach is Mike Tomlin, and their starting quarterback is Ben Roethlisberger.
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T.J. Watt is a professional American football player who currently plays as a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was born on October 11, 1994, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and played college football at the University of Wisconsin.
T.J. Watt signed a 4 year, $112,011,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $35,593,470 signing bonus, $80,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $28,002,750. In 2023, Watt will earn a base salary of $20,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $29,368,694 and a dead cap value of $48,106,082.
Known for his explosive first step and ability to disrupt quarterbacks, Watt is considered one of the best young defensive players in the NFL. In the 2020 season, he led the league in sacks with 15 and was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Year.
