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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.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' star edge rusher has agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension that with the team, according to multiple reports. The deal comes with $108 million guaranteed and makes Watt the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and star pass rusher T.J. Watt have agreed to terms on a three-year, $123 million contract extension, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Thursday.

T.J. Watt just got paid the highest annual salary for a pass rusher in NFL history by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but NFL offensive linemen have feared the star outside linebacker for years.

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with T.J. on a historic three-year, $123 million extension that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a $41 million AAV. It surpassed wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals ($40.25 million) and rival Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett ($40 million).

T.J. Watt has inked another big contract extension. Here's a look at where that brings his career earnings in comparison to his brother, J.J. Watt.

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.

The dispute between Pittsburgh and Watt is over, as the edge rusher is set to become the highest-paid defensive player in league history.

The 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.