There’s no question TJ Watt will get paid for his next contract extension, one that’s likely to occur later this summer. The only question is exactly how “mega” his mega-deal will be. NFL.com’s taking a crack at their projection, believing his floor is $27 million annually.
“The edge-rusher market saw both Joey Bosa and Myles Garrett sign deals worth $25 million-plus per season in 2020. Watt’s older brother, J.J. Watt, had his time as the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player in 2014 when he signed a six-year, $100 million extension with the Texans in 2014.