Steelers’ T.J. Watt could be fined over $100k for no-showing minicamp
T.J. Watt’s contract dispute has led him to no-show Steelers mandatory minicamp — and hefty fines could be the price to pay.
Insider Adam Schefter revealed that players on veteran deals could be subjected to up to $100,000 in fines for missing mandatory minicamp — and here is what the Steelers star defender could face per day:
Day 1: $17,462
Day 2: $34,925
Day 3: $52,381
Total: $104,768
It remains to be seen if the Steelers will impose the fines, but if Watt’s rumored $41 million per year asking price is to be believed, $100K would mean little in the long run.
Watt isn’t the only edge defender seeking a new contract, as Bengals star DE Trey Hendrickson also skipped mandatory minicamp amid extension talks.
While Watt remains absent from mandatory minicamp, all eyes will turn to OLBs Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, and rookie Jack Sawyer this offseason.
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