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T.J. Watt Signs Three-Year, $123 Million Contract to Become NFL’s Highest-Paid Non-Quarterback

It reflects the NFL’s rising salary cap driving a new era of fully guaranteed contracts for defensive stars.

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Watt wird erneut zum bestbezahlten Nicht-Quarterback

Overview

  • The deal includes $108 million fully guaranteed and averages $41 million per season over three years.
  • Watt’s contract surpasses Ja’Marr Chase’s previous non-quarterback record average of $40.25 million.
  • He missed the Steelers’ mandatory June training camp during contract talks before finalizing the agreement on July 17.
  • Watt has led the NFL with 73.5 sacks over the past five seasons, cementing his status as a premier pass rusher.
  • He is expected to report to Pittsburgh’s training camp later this month at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.