Watt, 30, had 11.5 sacks a season ago and dealt with multiple injuries that cooled him off down the stretch. Before the injuries, Watt was the odds-on favorite to win the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year Award, which would have been his second in a storied career.

The Pittsburgh Steelers took their time in contract discussions with superstar pass rusher T.J. Watt. While the situation took a lot longer to figure out than fans would have liked, the end result was what everyone was hoping to see. Watt agreed to a massive three-year, $123 million contract extension this week.

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.