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J.J. Watt: Deshaun Watson's $160M Texans Contract 'A Very Well-Deserved Payday'

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt celebrated the four-year contract extension signed by teammate Deshaun Watson on Saturday by calling it a "very well-deserved payday."

JJ Watt

Yessirrrrrrrr!!!! We’re lucky to have this one in Houston. A very well-deserved payday my friend! Can’t wait for the world to see what the future holds. @deshaunwatson https://t.co/OkGCDziyON

Aaron Wilson and John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported the extension has a $160 million base value. ESPN's Adam Schefter noted David Mulugheta, Watson's agent, confirmed it can reach $177.