T. J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
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The wait has ended for T.J. Watt and the Steelers to work out an extension. Team and player have agreed to terms
Here's a look at the NFL's highest-paid defensive players list after T.J. Watt's extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and T.J. Watt just made some NFL history with his new contract. With a $41 million annual salary, it is the highest non-quarterback contract per year in NFL history. That exceeds Cleveland’s $40 million per year deal with Myles Garrett.
Last season with the Steelers, Watt played in all 17 regular season games. He racked up 61 tackles, 11.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and four defended passes. Those numbers make the Pittsburgh superstar one of the best defensive threats in the NFL.