Watt has been looking for a new contract extension this offseason. He deserves to be paid more than he's currently being paid, especially after the Cleveland Browns' new deal with

The Pittsburgh Steelers and T.J. Watt both want the same end result of a contract extension but simultaneous negotiations between other teams and their star pass rushers add to the complexity of the Steelers' dealings.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed strong safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year extension late Monday, guaranteeing him $9.21 million with the potential to earn up to $12.5 million over the duration of the deal.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million extension that includes $9.21 million in guarantees, NFL Network reported. Elliott has elected to stay with the Steelers despite the team signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and safety DeShon Elliott agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $12.5 million, his agency, Wasserman, confirmed.