The news broke on Thursday that the Pittsburgh Steelers and edge defender T.J. Watt had agreed to terms on a new contract. The contract was announced as a three-year extension that adds $123 million to the last year of Watt's old contract.

T.J. Watt is staying with the Pittsburgh Steelers after landing a historic contract extension on Thursday. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the star pass rusher inked a three-year, $123 million contract extension that includes $108 million fully guaranteed. At $41 million per year, Watt is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Steelers edge rusher TJ Watt has become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, according to a national report. ESPN'S Adam Schefter says Watt reached agreement with the team on a new three-year $123 million contract extension that includes $108 million in fully guaranteed money.