How Much T.J. Watt Could Be Fined For Skipping Steelers Minicamp

T.J. Watt might have to give some of it back.

Watt, who is entering the final season on his four-year, $112 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, could have to return some cash if he decides to skip mandatory minicamp this week. It’s been reported Watt does, in fact, intend to skip the only mandatory session of the offseason.

Doing so could cost Watt some $104,768 in fines, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Fines increase with each day missed, as Schefter pointed out.

Players on veteran deals, including Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson and Steelers’ T.J. Watt, who are skipping minicamp are subject to these fines:

🏈Day 1: $17,462
🏈Day 2: $34,925
🏈Day 3: $52,381

Three days total: $104,768. https://t.co/m8KoGD1g6K pic.twitter.com/qpeszS0YDr

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 10, 2025

Watt opting to skip mandatory minicamp is rooted in the fact he’s looking for a new contract from the only NFL team he’s played for. He’s certainly earned it with seven Pro Bowls, four All-Pro honors and one Defensive Player of the Year award.

Still, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday there has been no progress on a long-term deal.

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