T.J. Watt is now one step closer towards being a career member of the Pittsburgh Steelers after he reportedly agreed to a three-year extension that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history in terms of average annual salary.

ESPN ranked T.J. Watt as the second best edge rusher in the NFL ahead of the 2025 season. Only Myles Garrett ranked ahead of him.

T.J. Watt's record-setting extension with the Steelers is already impacting the rest of the NFL — just ask the Chargers.

ESPN polled NFL executives, coaches and scouts to rank all the pass rushers in the NFL and T.J. Watt fell just short of the top spot.

T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension Thursday, a new record for a defender.

Myles Garrett is already the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, so it's only fitting he is regarded as the best player at his position by people around the league.

Josh Allen finally earned a much-deserved MVP trophy in 2025. Allen is capable of single-handily leading the Buffalo Bills. He has a cannon for an arm, evidenced by his 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns through the air last season.

T.J. Watt signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The deal includes $108 million fully guaranteed and surpasses the career earnings of his brother, J.J. Watt.

Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are not allowed on this impressive list. While NFL teams pay their quarterbacks like franchise faces, linebackers, offensive linemen and corner backs

When it comes to the Trey Hendrickson contract saga, the Cincinnati Bengals aren’t impacted too much by the T.J. Watt extension in Pittsburgh. The Steelers hit Watt with a three-year contract worth $123 million with $108 million fully guaranteed. An average of $41 million per year completely resets the edge market.