On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers made the announcement fans had been waiting for: All-Pro edge rusher T.J. Watt is staying in black and gold. Watt and the team agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.
It was a move that made complete sense—and sent Yinzers into an uproar of celebration.
Watt’s numbers speak for themselves. Since entering the league in 2017, he’s notched 108 sacks and 33 forced fumbles, both tops in the NFL over that span. He’s been the heartbeat of Mike Tomlin’s defense and the soul of this franchise’s identity.