T.J. Watt signed a 3 year, $123,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on July 17th, 2025. The contract runs through the 2029 season and has an average annual value of $41,000,000. It also came with a $40,000,000 signing bonus and $108,000,000 guaranteed. Watt was represented by John Caplin, Patrick Collins, Tom Condon, RJ Gonser, and Jimmy Sexton (CAA Football) in negotiations.
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,000,000 | $23,368,694 |
8.37%
|
| 2026 | $32,000,000 | $42,000,000 |
13.68%
|
| 2027 | $32,000,000 | $42,000,000 |
12.43%
|
| 2028 | $21,050,000 | $46,050,000 |
12.39%
|