Tomlin is set for his 19th season as the Steelers' head coach, and the franchise reportedly shut down the Chicago Bears' attempt to strike a deal this offseason.

Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt's decision to skip this week's mandatory minicamp added some urgency toward his push for a new contract and it created some intrigue about what he will do if no new deal is in place by training camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expressed that he wants his team to practice in the afternoon during training camp.