‘Definitely In Decline:’ T.J. Watt Lands At No. 7 On ESPN’s Top-10 EDGE Rusher List

Last season, Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt ranked second among EDGE rushers on ESPN’s list of the top-ten EDGE rushers as voted on by NFL coaches, scouts and executives. After a down year where his sack total fell from 11.5 to seven, Watt dropped to No. 7 on the list. “Definitely in decline,” an AFC exec said. “He’s still very good. But some of the younger players have surpassed him.” Watt finished just below Myles Garrett last season, who retained the top spot after breaking the NFL’s sack record. While Watt’s sack total dropped, he was still impactful. He also…