On Thursday, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history for the second time in his Hall of Fame career, reaching agreement on a three-year, $123 million extension that includes $108 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter .
Watt, who will average $41 million per year, once again tops Cleveland Browns ' edge rusher Myles Garrett as the highest-paid non-QB. Garrett was just made the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history earlier this offseason.
No player has recorded more sacks over the last five seasons than Watt, who has 73.5 during that span. In one-score games since 2021, T.J. Watt ranks first in sacks (43), forced fumbles (12) and batted passes (14), according to Pro Football Focus .
Watt essentially confirmed the news of the deal on his Instagram account. Several Steelers players, even ex-Steeler George Pickens , commented on the massive new contact for Watt.
T.J. Watt's brother J.J. and several media outlets and personalities also reacted to the record-breaking deal.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers Players React to T.J. Watt's Massive New Deal
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