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Steelers' motivated rookie is the ultimate winner in T.J. Watt extension

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On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally put an end to months of speculation and sealed the deal with their defensive anchor, T.J. Watt. The three-year, $123 million extension makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, and honestly, it's worth every penny.

The waiting is over—and what a sigh of relief it is.

Watt has been the heart and soul of this defense since 2017, and locking him in for another three years is a massive win for Pittsburgh.

But while fans are thrilled to keep No. 90 in the black and gold, there’s another reason this move is exciting—rookie Jack Sawyer.