The Pittsburgh Steelers extended T.J. Watt on a three-year contract that will make him highest-paid non-quarterabck in the NFL for the second time in his career. Watt will make $41 million per year, but not everyone thinks the deal makes much sense for the Steelers.

Following the massive deal, the updated Steelers 2025 cap space has been revealed. Courtesy of Spotrac, a trusted source of sports contract information, we now know that Watt’s 2025 cap hit is $30.4 million — and the Steelers’ available cap space sits at $25.228 million.

T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a record-breaking contract extension, making Watt the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.