T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
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On Thursday, reports surfaced that the Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive end TJ Watt have agreed on a contract that will make him the new highest-paid non-quarterback in the entire NFL. Watt's new deal is worth $123 million over three years, giving the contract an average annual value of $41 million, and includes $108 million guaranteed at signing.
After skipping offseason workouts, linebacker T.J. Watt signed an extension with the Steelers that's made him the highest-paid non-QB in the league.
T.J. Watt is set to be NFL's top-paid non-quarterback − and that could have consequences inside and outside of Pittsburgh's locker room.
Cam Heyward does not want to see Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt leave the team. On the Rich Eisen Show on Wednesday, Heyward was asked about Watt leaving and expressed hopes that this is not the last season they play together.
Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Heyward addressed Watt’s ongoing contract dispute with the Steelers. The longtime Pittsburgh defensive lineman made it clear: Watt deserves to be paid what he’s worth, and that means top-tier money – on par with the highest-paid defenders in the NFL.