T.J. Watt reported to training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers after signing a historic three-year, $123 million contract extension. After many weeks of controversy, the star linebacker expressed happiness about staying with the black and gold team.
“I just wanted the deal to get done. Obviously, I’m happy it got done before training camp just to be able to be here and to eliminate any potential distraction. Just worry about football. I’m just excited. I’m really excited to be here. Excited to show the fans what we have to offer here in this training camp and get the ball rolling.”
Now, the goal is to fight for the Super Bowl with a team full of changes and, of course, Aaron Rodgers as the quarterback. That has added a very special ingredient to this training camp in Latrobe.
Is T.J. Watt a free agent?
T.J. Watt is not a free agent after signing a contract extension that keeps him with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2028 season. He has become the highest-paid non-quarterback in history, with $108 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $41 million.
“I’m just excited about this new team. I mean, there’s so many new faces as you all know, but, the goal always remains the same. It’s a new year. It’s a fresh start for everybody across the league. We have a lot of playmakers. It’s a fun time of year.”