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Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt officially signed his three-year, $123 million contract extension at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Tuesday. The deal includes $108 million fully guaranteed at signing.
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.
Watt held out of OTAs and minicamp due to the contract dispute. After months of negotiations, Watt is ready to get back to work.
“What’s up Steelers Nation, I’m excited to officially be signed to an extension. I’m so excited to see you guys in Latrobe tomorrow. Here we go. It’s going to be a special year,” Watt said in a video posted by the Steelers’ official X account.
Let’s get to work 💪 @_TJWatt pic.twitter.com/Mj7IZH509C
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) July 22, 2025
J.J. Watt was critical of the Steelers this offseason for not giving his brother an extension sooner, but in the end, T.J. got wanted he wanted.
“I’m happy for him. He’s excited, extremely excited,” J.J. Watt said on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday. “It’s a very rare thing in today’s NFL (to play with one team), so it’s really special. He’s earned it. He deserves it, and couldn’t be more proud of him.”
Pat McAfee mentioned how jacked T.J. Watt looked in a recent photo with fellow Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig. J.J. said his brother has put a ton of work in this offseason.
“He is in a great spot,” J.J. Watt said. “I know he feels extremely good. He has been training his butt off. He’s really excited about camp. He’s looking forward to being back with the boys. It’s going to be great.”
"I couldn't be happier for TJ and he's excited..
He's earned it and he deserves it" ~ @JJWatt #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/nV7rFv1uwv
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 21, 2025
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: T.J. Watt Officially Signs Record-Breaking Deal with Steelers: ‘It’s Going to Be a Special Year’
