Ryan Clark weighs in on the historic contract extension between the Pittsburgh Steelers and linebacker T.J. Watt.

When it comes to rushing the passer, the only other player who appears to be a threat to Watt's stronghold on the No. 1 position is Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract ($40 million per season) earlier this offseason.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' star edge rusher has agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension that with the team, according to multiple reports. The deal comes with $108 million guaranteed and makes Watt the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

T.J. Watt just got paid the highest annual salary for a pass rusher in NFL history by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but NFL offensive linemen have feared the star outside linebacker for years.

T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers' contract conundrum is far from simple, with the star aging past his prime.

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with T.J. on a historic three-year, $123 million extension that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a $41 million AAV. It surpassed wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals ($40.25 million) and rival Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett ($40 million).

T.J. Watt has inked another big contract extension. Here's a look at where that brings his career earnings in comparison to his brother, J.J. Watt.

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history for the second time […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Insider Reveals Details on How Steelers Reached Historic Deal with T.

The last time Watt was looking for a new contract, in 2021, he was a hold-in during training camp.