Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt just broke the bank. Forget the idea that the Steelers might not be able to afford him. Watt on Thursday has just become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history, for the second time in his career,

Watt's extension will pay him an average of $41 million annually, putting him ahead of Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase ($40.25 million) and Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett ($40 million) in terms of the highest average annual salaries among non-quarterbacks.

T.J. Watt has wanted to be a “one-helmet guy” from the second he arrived in Pittsburgh eight years ago. The star outside linebacker took one big step toward that goal on Thursday, agreeing to a new pact that will make him the NFL's highest-paid defender and keep the perennial All-Pro in black-and gold well into his 30s.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for the start of the 2025 NFL season with Aaron Rodgers leading the way. After an offseason full of rumors surrounding the team and Rodgers, they finally came to terms on a one-year deal.