The wait has ended for T.J. Watt and the Steelers to work out an extension. Team and player have agreed to terms

T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a record-breaking contract extension, making Watt the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.

Here's a look at the NFL's highest-paid defensive players list after T.J. Watt's extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and T.J. Watt just made some NFL history with his new contract. With a $41 million annual salary, it is the highest non-quarterback contract per year in NFL history. That exceeds Cleveland’s $40 million per year deal with Myles Garrett.