T.J. Watt's Lucrative NFL Contracts
Contract Details: 2017-2021
In 2017, T.J. Watt inked a 4-year, $112,011,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The deal included a hefty $35,593,470 signing bonus, $80,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $28,002,750. Notably, Watt overruled his agents, who believed they could negotiate a higher sum. Instead, he opted to secure the deal directly with Steelers president Art Rooney, demonstrating his eagerness to stay with the team.
2022 Contract Extension
In 2022, Watt's contract situation took another significant turn. He penned a whopping 4-year, $112 million extension with $80 million guaranteed, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. This staggering contract made Watt one of the highest-paid defensive players in the league.
2023 Contract
Pittsburgh announced on Friday that Watt had signed a new five-year deal. The extension will pay Watt an average of $28,003 million per year, solidifying his status as the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL.
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