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T.J. Watt’s record-breaking contract extension continues to spark strong reactions — including a confident take from Steelers legend Ryan Clark.
JJ Watt says TJ Watt better be paying for dinner after his latest contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
T.J. Watt is staying with the Pittsburgh Steelers after landing a historic contract extension on Thursday. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the star pass rusher inked a three-year, $123 million contract extension that includes $108 million fully guaranteed. At $41 million per year, Watt is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
When it comes to rushing the passer, the only other player who appears to be a threat to Watt's stronghold on the No. 1 position is Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract ($40 million per season) earlier this offseason.
T.J. Watt's contract extension is worth an estimated $123 million, according to ESPN. The figure makes Watt the NFL's top-paid non-quarterback.
Following the massive deal, the updated Steelers 2025 cap space has been revealed. Courtesy of Spotrac, a trusted source of sports contract information, we now know that Watt’s 2025 cap hit is $30.4 million — and the Steelers’ available cap space sits at $25.228 million.
The Dallas Cowboys will need to back up the Brink's truck for Micah Parsons after the Pittsburgh Steelers extended T.J. Watt.