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.

An all-new Steelers Afternoon Drive, where today we discuss TJ Watt getting his massive new contract extension.

The Pittsburgh Steelers open their 2025 training camp in one week, but don't expect superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt to attend. He won't be there until he signs a new contract extension and becomes what many project to be the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL.

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T.J. Watt is entering the final year of his contract, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are committed to keeping him around.

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.

Pittsburgh afforded itself some security by re-signing the star pass rusher to a three-year, $123 million deal ahead of what could be a challenging training camp and season.