But as CBS Sports pointed out in a graphic that same day, Watt’s third NFL contract alone is nearly worth the same as his brother J.J. Watt’s career earnings over 12 years in the league. “I swear, if this guy even lets me begin to reach for my wallet at dinner…” quipped the elder Watt on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The Pittsburgh Steelers took their time in contract discussions with superstar pass rusher T.J. Watt. While the situation took a lot longer to figure out than fans would have liked, the end result was what everyone was hoping to see. Watt agreed to a massive three-year, $123 million contract extension this week.

Watt, 30, had 11.5 sacks a season ago and dealt with multiple injuries that cooled him off down the stretch. Before the injuries, Watt was the odds-on favorite to win the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year Award, which would have been his second in a storied career.