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.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers made star outside linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player on Thursday, signing him to a pact that will keep the perennial All-Pro in black-and-gold well into his 30s.

No defender in NFL history has received a contract like T.J. Watt's, and Pittsburgh Steelers legend and former teammate James Harrison believes he is worth every penny.

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.

T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a record-breaking contract extension, making Watt the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and T.J. Watt have reportedly agreed on a three-year, $123 million extension. With the deal, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that Watt has become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history for the second time in his career. Watt is reportedly getting $108 million guaranteed.

Hours before signing a record-setting extension, a training photo of Steelers' T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig began making waves on social media.

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.

JJ Watt says TJ Watt better be paying for dinner after his latest contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt do not have a contract extension in place yet. Despite the two sides still negotiating

The Pittsburgh Steelers have quite the expectations for the 2025 season. Some debate whether those expectations are realistic, but much of the hype comes from the arrival of Aaron Rodgers as the team’s new quarterback.