Watt is one of the best defensive players in the NFL. He wants to be paid like that. So far, the Steelers have not been willing to meet his demands. That has led to a standoff between the two parties with training camp and preseason action right around the corner.

A Pittsburgh Steelers insider revealed that the team never had any intention of trading T.J. Watt before his contract extension.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly doing their "due diligence" regarding current contract negotiations with veteran pass rusher T.J. Watt. And while a trade is not expected at this time, if the situation continues to worsen ahead of training camp, moving on is not out of the cards.

Insider Mark Kaboly says the Steelers are inquiring around the NFL about T.J. Watt’s trade value amid contract uncertainty.

The Pittsburgh Steelers still do not have a new contract in place with superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt. The beginning of the team's training camp

The rumor mill has suggested that a Patriots trade with the Steelers for TJ Watt is possible, but NFL insiders have shut down the rumors.