When it comes to rushing the passer, the only other player who appears to be a threat to Watt's stronghold on the No. 1 position is Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract ($40 million per season) earlier this offseason.

Wisconsin Nails it With Reaction to T.J. Watt's Historic NFL Contract originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally addressed one of their biggest sagas in the offseason, with the AFC North franchise handing superstar linebacker T.J. Watt a massive three-year contract extension worth $123 million.

TJ Watt is now the highest-paid defensive player in the history of the NFL after a massive extension from the Steelers.