This offseason, Watt was entering into the final season of his previous four-year deal. Seeking long-term financial security, Watt and his team engaged in contract talks that took longer than both sides likely wanted.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and T.J. Watt will go into training camp happy. That's because on Thursday, the Steelers gave Watt a record-setting contract extension. The deal is for three years and $123 million, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The $41 million per year average is the highest for a non-quarterback in NFL history.

Pittsburgh signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension with linebacker TJ Watt; If confirmed, the deal would make Watt the highest-paid player in NFL history (without being a quarterback). That's a salary that has been reset twice during the offseason,