New Delhi, July 18 -- TJ Watt, the Pittsburgh Steelers' superstar linebacker, just signed a 3-year, $123 million contract extension with $108 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

The deal, agreed on July 17, 2025, beats Cleveland's Myles Garrett's $40 million yearly average by $1 million.

At 30 years old, Watt skipped June's minicamp to push for this deal but will report to training camp on time next week.

This is his second record contract after his 2021 extension made him the NFL's top-paid defender, then too.

Drafted by Pittsburgh in 2017, Watt has played all eight seasons with the Steelers, becoming their all-time sack leader (108 sacks).

He holds seven Pro Bowl selections, four First-Te...