On Thursday, the news broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers and star edge defender T.J. Watt had agreed to terms on a huge new contract. The new four-year contract has a total value of $144 million, with $123 million in new money and $108 million of that guaranteed. Watt is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history on a per-season basis.

While T.J. Watt prepares for his ninth NFL season and works to live up to his record deal, his brother J.J. took to social media to react to the news. I swear, if this guy even lets me begin to reach for my wallet at dinner… https://t.co/R52TsWBgYP

Dallas pays Parsons, on an extension beginning after this year’s option, more than Watt’s $41M per year and more than Garrett’s $123.3M in guarantees.

According to multiple reports, the Steelers and star edge defender T.J. Watt have agreed to terms on a new contract.

Myles Garrett is already the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, so it's only fitting he is regarded as the best player at his position by people around the league.

The AFC North team locks up premier pass rusher TJ Watt for three seasons and makes him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history.

Pittsburgh's T.J. Watt led the NFL in sacks in 2020 and 2021. When he is on the field, he is as productive as any other edge rusher. Watt led the NFL in sacks in 2020 and '21.

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

Pittsburgh afforded itself some security by re-signing the star pass rusher to a three-year, $123 million deal ahead of what could be a challenging training camp and season.