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Steelers' T.J. Watt record deal is already inspiring other edge rushersT.J. Watt's record-setting extension with the Steelers is already impacting the rest of the NFL — just ask the Chargers.
T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension Thursday, a new record for a defender.
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
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.
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Badgers Wire on MSNFormer Wisconsin football star linebacker now highest-paid non-QB in NFL historyWisconsin legend T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed on a major contract extension on Thursday afternoon.
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.
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.