T.J. Watt wasted no time making headlines in Dublin. The Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker snagged his first interception of 2025 in style. He intercepted Vikings QB Carson Wentz’s pass on the Minnesota 35, which was tipped by Cam Heyward at the line of scrimmage in the third quarter. And to celebrate the moment, Watt punted the ball with excitement before walking over to his teammates for a pat on the back and some fist bumps.

The game later ended with a 24-21 win over the Vikings. But in the post-game conference, a curious reporter couldn’t help but wonder if Watt might transition to punter given that interception celebration. And when the reporter asked Heyward if that might happen someday, the player had quite a humorous response.

“A punter? Oh my gosh!” he exclaimed during the press conference. “I think T.J. just needs to play outside linebacker. I think he does amazing. He has a better chance as a bartender, pouring the tap, getting some beer. I won’t say what, but you know what I’m talking about.”

It looks like he was referring to some inside joke. But if such a transition were to happen, Watt would be looking back at his high school days. Back then, he played four positions: tight end, linebacker, quarterback, and punter.

But why would Watt transition to a different role? Well, retirement speculations have been circulating on the internet since last year. Though he didn’t offer any exit timeline then, he revealed he would play for as long as his body would allow him. And earlier this month, during an interview with Graham Bensinger, Watt mentioned: “It’s nice to see that lifestyle now, but I always get the itch around this time to go back to work.”

It doesn’t look like he is considering retirement right now, but the speculations stem partly from the fact that he saw both his brothers, Derek Watt and JJ Watt, retire early. Derek retired at 31, and J.J. retired at 33. T.J. Watt will soon turn 31 (October 11), and he will be 34 by the time his contract with the Steelers ends.

Perhaps that could be the time he decides to hang it up. And though Heyward thinks Watt would make a great bartender, he may have another alternate career in mind for his teammate. What is it?

Cam Heyward believes T.J. Watt gives wild pre-game speeches

Back in 2024, Heyward appeared on ‘Randy Baumann & the DVE Morning Show’. During a segment, he discussed how inspiring Watt’s pre-game speeches were. In all honesty, though, inspiring was not the word Heyward used. Instead, he said that Watt would get so riled up during those speeches that he would worry about Watt ‘bursting a blood vessel’.

Heyward described the scene as something out of a war movie. Even QB Justin Fields, who was with the Steelers last season, was shocked by how fired up Watt was. He had never seen anything like that before. So, he could be the team’s motivational speaker after retiring. And if that doesn’t work, he could follow J.J.’s path, who went on to become a CBS game analyst on ‘The NFL Today’. That’s not where it ends. Watt has chalked out a plan for himself.

There was a time he loved playing hockey. But with a firefighter dad, a blue-collar mom, and two other hockey-loving sons, the cost of the sport was too heavy. Watt’s dream ended almost as quickly as it had started. But in a conversation with Bensinger earlier this month, the NFL player stated, “I think beer league would be the most fun to do after I’m done playing.” Was that the beer Heyward was talking about?