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Watt's extension will pay him an average of $41 million annually, putting him ahead of Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase ($40.25 million) and Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett ($40 million) in terms of the highest average annual salaries among non-quarterbacks.
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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have done a lot this offseason, but they had a huge question mark in T.J. Watt. The star pass rusher was seeking a new contract extensio
Aaron Rodgers has no excuses left after the Pittsburgh Steelers went all-in on constructing a roster with winning a Super Bowl the only thing on their mind. Following an off-season which saw The
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Yardbarker on MSNSteelers' Extension For TJ Watt Could Have Looked Extremely Different Had The Organization Played Things SmarterThe Pittsburgh Steelers have had one of the organization's more aggressive offseasons in 2025, and the team has been uncharacteristically assertive when it comes to acquiring talent and spending money.
According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Steelers have signed Watt to a historic contract. Watt received a three-year, $123 million contract extension. What makes that deal historic? Watt has now become the highest-paid per year player outside of a quarterback in NFL history.
TJ Watt finalized a historic deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, earning an annual salary significantly higher than those of Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson, as well as three other quarterbacks who also changed teams during this NFL offseason.
Pro Bowl pass rusher TJ Watt signed a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Reports indicate Watt's deal is worth $123