Watt Signs Massive Contract with the Steelers
Details of the Deal
T.J. Watt has signed a 4-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers worth a staggering $112.011 million. The deal includes a $35.593 million signing bonus, $80 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $28.00275 million.
Watt's Initiative
Sources close to the negotiations reveal that Watt bypassed his agents, who believed they could secure a more lucrative contract elsewhere. Instead, Watt directly approached Steelers president Art Rooney and proposed the deal, which was ultimately accepted.
Record-Breaking Contract
Watt's contract surpasses all previous agreements for defensive players in the NFL. The 112 million contract extension makes him one of the highest-paid defenders in the league.
Official Announcement
The Steelers officially announced Watt's new contract on Friday. The five-year 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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