It Took T.J. Watt Nine Years To Meet A Pittsburgh Steelers Legend

T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers' dominant defensive display against the Indianapolis Colts surely made Dick LeBeau proud. The game also marked their first meeting.

LeBeau returned to Pittsburgh to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Super Bowl XL winning team, finally giving the two a chance to introduce themselves.

“It took nine years, but I’m glad,” Watt said in a weekly interview with WMBS’ George Von Benko. “I mean, obviously he’s a busy guy, but to be able to meet the legend himself was very surreal.”

During Week 10, LeBeau was honored on the field at halftime alongside other Steelers legends such as QB Ben Roethlisberger, RB Jerome Bettis, and DL Aaron Smith.

As a coach and player, LeBeau and Watt missed each other by several seasons. LeBeau’s final year in Pittsburgh was 2014, while Watt entered the NFL in 2017.

In 2014, LeBeau served as Tennessee Titans’ defensive coordinator, and although Pittsburgh played Tennessee that year and Watt recorded two tackles in a 40-17 victory, the two did not connect after the game.

“Anytime those guys come back, it’s awesome,” Watt said. “And to be able to be recognized for their Super Bowl is awesome. To just see all those guys back in town and see how tight-knit they are.”

Author's summary: T.J. Watt finally met Steelers legend Dick LeBeau during the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Super Bowl win, highlighting the strong bond among Steelers greats.

Steelers Depot — 2025-11-09

It Took T.J. Watt Nine Years To Meet A Pittsburgh Steelers Legend

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