TJ Watt could become the highest-paid defensive player in history, according to a report by James Palmer. After signing Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to offer their star an extension, one that would surpass the deal just signed by Myles Garrett with the Browns.
“I’m hearing there’s a chance TJ Watt gets past $40 million per season, which is something that we’re keeping an eye on. If he gets that $40 million per year at the age that he is at. He has every right to ask for it. I’ve talked on here a lot about the comparisons between him and Myles Garrett. The numbers are almost identical in every aspect. In terms of superlatives and in terms of numbers. They came in the same Draft class. I mean, he has the right to try to get that. We’ll see.”
The Steelers are trying to win the Super Bowl with Rodgers’ arrival, but their main unresolved issue is Watt, as the linebacker is entering the final year of his contract and wants clarity about his future.
Will Steelers give TJ Watt a contract extension?
The Pittsburgh Steelers will give TJ Watt a contract extension before the 2025 season, but the delay in signing is due to disagreements over his annual salary and guaranteed money.
If the offer is indeed better than the one Myles Garrett received in Cleveland, Watt would have to get at least $40 million per season and $123 million guaranteed (in a possible four-year deal). A historic benchmark for the NFL.