The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly doing their "due diligence" regarding current contract negotiations with veteran pass rusher T.J. Watt. And while a trade is not expected at this time, if the situation continues to worsen ahead of training camp, moving on is not out of the cards.

Watt is one of the best defensive players in the NFL. He wants to be paid like that. So far, the Steelers have not been willing to meet his demands. That has led to a standoff between the two parties with training camp and preseason action right around the corner.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have whispered it often to the media. The idea is simply to discover what the market for Watt would be in the eyes of potential suitors. Watt has been one of the premiere defensive players in the NFL since he stepped foot onto a professional gridiron eight seasons ago.