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J.J. Watt Used Just Three Words to Describe T.J. Watt's Mammoth Deal With Steelers

Watt has racked up 73.5 sacks over the last five seasons, the most of any player within that span. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers and star edge-rusher T.J. Watt finally reached an agreement on a contract extension on Thursday afternoon, following months of speculation over the status of the negotiations and Watt's future in the 412.

The new deal is worth a purported $123 million across three years, which would make Watt the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Indeed, the tally surpasses that of both Browns lineman Myles Garrett and Bengals wideout Ja'Marr Chase, each of whom reset the non-QB market earlier this offseason.

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