Will T.J. Watt Leave the Pittsburgh Steelers?

May 14, 2026, 22:12
USSports

Introduction

The Pittsburgh Steelers are thinking about T.J. Watt. They want to know if he can stay with the team.

Main Body

T.J. Watt is a great player. He has many points and awards. He is very important to the team. But Watt is getting older. He will be 32 soon. He also costs the team a lot of money. He earns 32 million dollars a year. The team has a young player named Nick Herbig. He is 24 years old and plays well. The team cannot pay three expensive players at the same position. The team might trade Watt to another team. They can get new players and save money.

Conclusion

The team must choose. They can keep a famous player or save money for young players.

Learning

💰 Talking about Money and Cost

In the story, we see how to describe things that cost a lot. This is a key skill for A2 learners.

The Pattern: Cost / Pay / Earn

  • Earn → Money you get from working.
    • Example: "He earns 32 million dollars."
  • Pay → Money you give to someone.
    • Example: "The team cannot pay three players."
  • Cost → The price of something.
    • Example: "He costs the team a lot of money."

Quick Tip: "A lot of"

We use "a lot of" before nouns to show a large amount. It works for both people and money:

  • A lot of →\rightarrow money ✓\checkmark
  • A lot of →\rightarrow players ✓\checkmark

Comparison summary: Player earns money →\rightarrow Team pays money →\rightarrow Player costs money

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
A person who plays a game or sport.
Example:T.J. Watt is a player for the Steelers.
team (n.)
A group of people who work together.
Example:The team is thinking about T.J. Watt.
award (n.)
A prize given for achievement.
Example:He has many awards.
important (adj.)
Something that matters a lot.
Example:He is very important to the team.
older (adj.)
Having more years of life.
Example:Watt is getting older.
costs (v.)
To require money.
Example:He costs the team a lot of money.
million (n.)
A number equal to one thousand thousand.
Example:He earns 32 million dollars.
expensive (adj.)
Something that costs a lot of money.
Example:The team cannot pay three expensive players.
trade (v.)
To exchange one thing for another.
Example:The team might trade Watt to another team.
save (v.)
To keep money for later.
Example:They can get new players and save money.
choose (v.)
To pick one option.
Example:The team must choose.
famous (adj.)
Well known by many people.
Example:They can keep a famous player.