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.

Fowler believes the likely outcome is Watt earning a record-setting contract from Pittsburgh.

T.J. Watt is staying with the Pittsburgh Steelers after landing a historic contract extension on Thursday.

The three-year extension is worth $123 million, with $108 million fully guaranteed.