When the Pittsburgh Steelers opened minicamp this week, newly signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers was there but one prominent member of the team’s defense wasn’t. Star pass-rusher T.J. Watt is arguably the most important player on the Steelers’ roster,

Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt's decision to skip this week's mandatory minicamp added some urgency toward his push for a new contract and it created some intrigue about what he will do if no new deal is in place by training camp.

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is confident that the team will reach a deal with star outside linebacker T.J. Watt, but added he is unsure of exactly when that will happen.