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Top player reactions to T.J. Watt’s record deal — including ex-Steelers WR George Pickens
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Worry not, Steelers fans — after signing a record-setting three-year, $123 million contract extension, T.J. Watt is staying in Pittsburgh for the foreseeable future, and his teammates couldn't be more excited.
Watt took to Instagram to celebrate the news of his massive extension, prompting several Steelers teammates — such as TE Pat Freiermuth , OT Troy Fautanu , and fellow OLB Nick Herbig — to offer their congratulations and reactions.
Steelers' Pat Freiermuth, Troy Fautanu, and Nick Herbig react to T.J. Watt's contract extension.
Additionally, LB Patrick Queen , who was recently named to the NFL Top 100 list , responded with a hilarious GIF — while even George Pickens , who was traded out of Pittsburgh in May, showed respect for Watt's record deal.
Patrick Queen and George Pickens react to T.J Watt extension on Instagram.
The Pittsburgh Steelers ' newest cornerback, Jalen Ramsey , shared his excitement over the news on X.
While not a Steeler, T.J.'s brother J.J. Watt shared a heartfelt congratulations on social media — and hilariously reacted to the contract amount, which can be read here .
Steelers fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief — as Watt's new deal all but guarantees his attendance at next week's training camp, which will be covered extensively here at Steelers Wire.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers players react to T.J. Watt's historic contract extension
