Watt, 30, was entering the final year of a four-year, $112 million extension that he had signed just before the start of the 2022 season. At the time, the extension made Watt the NFL's highest-paid defensive player.

T.J. Watt is still on track to retire as a Pittsburgh Steeler. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the seven-time Pro Bowler inked a three-year, $123 million deal to stay in Pittsburgh on Thursday, with the $41 million per year average being the highest in NFL history for a non-quarterback.

T.J. Watt has agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday. He will reportedly receive $108 million fully guaranteed at signing.