NFL legend JJ Watt has been linked to the Pittsburgh Steelers several times, but nothing substantial has ever come of it. Instead, the eldest Watt was at the Steelers facility and at games supporting his brother TJ Watt – most recently last week when the Steelers took on the Cleveland Browns.

The former Houston Texans defenseman-turned-host has upped his game with the Terrible Towel Twirling after being criticized for his technique last season.

Mike Tomlin, a guest on The Pat McAfee Show, said this when asked if he tried to sign JJ when he was in Pittsburgh.

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