Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt earned praise as one of the game's best players with his new contract that reached untouched heights. This weekend, Watt signed a three-year, $123 million extension with the Steelers that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history by annual

The Pittsburgh Steelers were seemingly "reluctant" to guarantee money beyond the first year of a contract extension handed to pass-rusher T.J. Watt but nevertheless gave him a three-year, $123M deal that included $108M guaranteed before veteran Steelers players began reporting to training camp on Wednesday.

T.J. Watt’s record-breaking contract extension continues to spark strong reactions — including a confident take from Steelers legend Ryan Clark.

No defender in NFL history has received a contract like T.J. Watt's, and Pittsburgh Steelers legend and former teammate James Harrison believes he is worth every penny.

J.J. Watt Has Three Words After T.J. Watt's $123 Million Deal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for training camp and the 2025 season, they will now do so knowing that they've officially locked up one of the NFL's premier pass rushers.

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After a weekend’s worth of discussion, analysis and social media chatter surrounding T.J. Watt’s new contract with the Steelers, let’s address some of the bigger talking points. And let’s advance some different topics that should be investigated a little bit more.

Watt, 30, had 11.5 sacks a season ago and dealt with multiple injuries that cooled him off down the stretch. Before the injuries, Watt was the odds-on favorite to win the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year Award, which would have been his second in a storied career.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' star edge rusher has agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension that with the team, according to multiple reports. The deal comes with $108 million guaranteed and makes Watt the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with T.J. on a historic three-year, $123 million extension that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a $41 million AAV. It surpassed wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals ($40.25 million) and rival Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett ($40 million).

T.J. Watt's extension took longer than both sides probably would've liked, and there was one main reason for that.

T.J. Watt has inked another big contract extension. Here's a look at where that brings his career earnings in comparison to his brother, J.J. Watt.