T.J. Watt signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The deal includes $108 million fully guaranteed and surpasses the career earnings of his brother, J.J. Watt.

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.

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.

For weeks if not months there has been grumbling over All-Pro pass rusher T.J. Watt's contract status with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Well, those concerns were finally addressed today. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter,

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.

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.