Report: Steelers, LB Watt agree to three-year, $123M extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers and star linebacker TJ Watt have agreed to a three-year, $123 million contract extension on Thursday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. 

The deal includes $108 million in guaranteed money and his $41 million per year average is the highest of any non-quarterback in NFL history. 

ESPN sources: Steelers star TJ Watt has become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history for the second time in his illustrious career, reaching agreement today on a three-year, $123 million extension that includes $108M fully guaranteed at signing. The $41 million per year average… pic.twitter.com/si6V7FUdlp

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 17, 2025

Watt, 30, was a second-team All-Pro in 2024 after he had 11.5 sacks and 40 tackles in 17 games last season. 

The Pewaukee, Wisc., native has spent his entire NFL career with Pittsburgh since being drafted 30th overall in 2017. 

In his eight-year career, he is a seven-time Pro Bowler, a four-time First-Team All-Pro and took home NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.