Watt’s holdout isn’t a full-blown crisis (yet), but it’s a rare hiccup for a usually drama-free Steelers squad. With the season approaching, fans are watching to see if this turns into a contract standoff or just a blip on the radar. Either way, Tomlin’s handling it like he always does—cool, calm, and in control.

T.J. Watt missed the memo on mandatory Steelers minicamp — and Mike Tomlin quickly addressed his absence.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin finally spoke up about star linebacker T.J. Watt skipping mandatory minicamp, confirming it was an unexcused absence. Tomlin kept it brief but made it clear the team expects Watt there—no drama, just business.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin breaks his silence on T.J. Watt holdout amid minicamp absence

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