TJ Watt Signs Record-Breaking Contract with Steelers
Four-Year Deal Worth Over $112 Million
Edge Rusher Becomes Highest-Paid Defensive Player in NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers' star edge rusher, TJ Watt, has signed a massive four-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. According to Spotrac, the deal is worth $112.01 million, including a $35 million signing bonus.
Watt's previous contract, which he signed in 2019, was set to expire after the 2022 season. However, the Steelers were eager to lock up their defensive cornerstone long-term, and Watt was equally keen to stay in Pittsburgh.
The new contract includes a $35 million signing bonus and an annual average salary of $28 million, making Watt the highest-paid defensive player in the league. The deal also includes incentives that could increase Watt's total earnings to $128.9 million.
Watt has been a key contributor to the Steelers' success in recent years, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors multiple times. He has also been named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year twice, in 2020 and 2021.
The Steelers are hoping that Watt's new contract will help them continue to compete for Super Bowls in the years to come. Watt is a key part of the team's defense, and his contract extension is a sign of the Steelers' commitment to building a championship roster.
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