As tension builds around T.J. Watt’s potential contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, team captain Cameron Heyward has stepped forward with a clear and passionate message directed at General Manager Omar Khan: Get it done.

In a recent interview, Heyward didn’t hold back his thoughts on Watt’s importance to the team. “T.J. is the heart of this defense,” Heyward said. “He deserves to be treated like the generational talent he is. Whatever it takes — pay the man.”

Watt, a former Defensive Player of the Year, has been a cornerstone of the Steelers’ dominant defense since entering the league in 2017. But as contract talks have reportedly hit a standstill, uncertainty has started to ripple through both the locker room and the fanbase.

Heyward, a respected veteran leader and longtime voice in the organization, rarely weighs in on contract matters. His public appeal to Khan signals just how crucial Watt’s presence is seen internally — not just for on-field success, but for the team’s culture and future.

While Omar Khan has a reputation for smart cap management and calculated decisions, the pressure is mounting. Steelers Nation — and now their captain — are watching closely to see how he handles one of the franchise’s most important players.