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J.J. Watt had a hilarious brotherly response to T.J. Watt’s huge contract

T.J. Watt’s wallet is going to be a little bit lighter after he signs historic contract extension — if big bro J.J. Watt has anything to say about it.

Now that T.J. Watt is set to become the NFL’s highest-paid defender, there are some people he owes money to — at least, according to big brother J.J. Watt.

Moments after ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news that Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers had brokered a deal worth north of $112 million, J.J. posted to Twitter: “Should I send those outstanding IOUs to your accountant or do you want to just Venmo me?”

Watt didn’t practice during training camp or play this preseason while negotiating to extend his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, with this minor administrative business out of the way, Watt can go back to harassing quarterbacks starting Sunday with Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen.

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T.J. Watt overruled his own agents to get Steelers deal done

T.J. Watt is now the highest-paid defensive player in football, and he overruled his own agents to finish the deal off.

Steelers edge-rusher T.J. Watt moves with a quickness. That’s how the 2017 first-round pick out of Wisconsin compiled a league-high 15 sacks in 2020, along with 27 quarterback hits and 33 quarterback hurries. Watt also understands leverage, which is how he’s able to make plays like this.

Watt’s penchant for quickness and leverage apparently expedited his monster contract extension with the Steelers, which makes him the highest-paid defensive player in football. Watt and the team agreed to a deal worth $112 million and $80 million guaranteed over four years, and per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it was Watt who broke the logjam.

Watt will take the field against the Bills this Sunday, and with a Steelers secondary in flux, Watt will have to be at his best to counter Josh Allen and his cadre of receivers.

Mike Tomlin on T.J. Watt contract extension: ‘The process will run its course’

One of the biggest storylines of the Steelers offseason has been the status of Pro Bowl edge rusher T.J. Watt’s contract extension.

One of the biggest storylines of the Steelers offseason has been the status of Pro Bowl edge rusher T.J. Watt’s contract extension. Watt, currently set to play the season on his fifth-year contract, is due for a big payday.

Watt’s anticipated deal to keep him in Black and Gold for the foreseeable future was a topic of discussion during head coach Mike Tomlin’s first press conference of Steelers 2021 training camp.

Per a tweet from NFL Network’s Aditi Kinkwabala, Tomlin said, “I’m sure that process will run its course, and we’ll have something to announce.”

When that could be is anybody’s guess. By the time salary cap website Over the Cap updates Steelers numbers with Melvin Ingram’s contract, Pittsburgh should be roughly $10 million under the cap. But they’ll need a lot more than that to make Watt an offer before the regular season.

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Steelers’ T.J. Watt tight-lipped on contract negotiation process

T.J. Watt is the best in the NFL, and he deserves to be paid accordingly. 

Voters of the Associated Press defensive player of the year may not think so, but T.J. Watt is the best in the NFL. And he deserves to be paid accordingly.

Watt led the league in multiple categories including sacks (15), tackles for loss (23) and quarterback hits (41). His 53 total tackles were second in the NFL among linebackers. He also forced two fumbles and had seven passes defended.

Given that Tuesday was Watt’s first 2021 offseason press conference, of course, the topic of his contract came up. And his response was short, sweet and classy.

“With respect to the process, I’m not going to be talking about any contract stuff today,” Watt said with a smile.

As far as negotiations go, there’s a long time between now and Sept. 12. Though it’s possible the Steelers sign him to an extension before the regular season kicks off, it’s more likely Watt will play on his fifth-year option worth $10.089 million (5.4 percent of cap).

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