Steelers sign T.J. Watt to 3-year $123 million extension
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Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history for the second time […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Insider Reveals Details on How Steelers Reached Historic Deal with T.
JJ Watt says TJ Watt better be paying for dinner after his latest contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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.
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.