On Thursday, the news broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers and star edge defender T.J. Watt had agreed to terms on a huge new contract. The new four-year contract has a total value of $144 million, with $123 million in new money and $108 million of that guaranteed. Watt is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history on a per-season basis.

While T.J. Watt prepares for his ninth NFL season and works to live up to his record deal, his brother J.J. took to social media to react to the news. I swear, if this guy even lets me begin to reach for my wallet at dinner… https://t.co/R52TsWBgYP

For weeks if not months there has been grumbling over All-Pro pass rusher T.J. Watt's contract status with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Well, those concerns were finally addressed today. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter,

According to multiple reports, the Steelers and star edge defender T.J. Watt have agreed to terms on a new contract.

Myles Garrett is already the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, so it's only fitting he is regarded as the best player at his position by people around the league.

The AFC North team locks up premier pass rusher TJ Watt for three seasons and makes him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has been voted as the No. 6 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2022" rankings.

Pittsburgh's T.J. Watt led the NFL in sacks in 2020 and 2021. When he is on the field, he is as productive as any other edge rusher. Watt led the NFL in sacks in 2020 and '21.