T.J. Watt's contract extension is worth an estimated $123 million, according to ESPN. The figure makes Watt the NFL's top-paid non-quarterback.

The news broke on Thursday that the Pittsburgh Steelers and edge defender T.J. Watt had agreed to terms on a new contract. The contract was announced as a three-year extension that adds $123 million to the last year of Watt's old contract.

It seemed to outsiders that Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt was sending a message regarding his contract situation when he wasn't spotted as the Steelers opened organized team ...

T.J. Watt contract: Despite pass rusher's holdout and age, Steelers will ultimately do right by franchise icon Pittsburgh's motivation to extend Watt goes well beyond the football field

Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt is bracing for punishment from the NFL before the 2025 season.

After the blockbuster trade involving the Steelers sending All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins for stud cornerback Jalen Ramsey, other teams have looked toward TJ Watt.

Insider Mark Kaboly revealed just how surprising T.J. Watt’s record-breaking extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers truly was after talks stalled.