But as CBS Sports pointed out in a graphic that same day, Watt’s third NFL contract alone is nearly worth the same as his brother J.J. Watt’s career earnings over 12 years in the league. “I swear, if this guy even lets me begin to reach for my wallet at dinner…” quipped the elder Watt on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ new three-year, $123 million extension with T.J. Watt just made life harder for the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons. Watt’s deal set the market at $41 million annually, while locking in a third-year guarantee as the precedent for what the top pass rushers should get.

After a weekend’s worth of discussion, analysis and social media chatter surrounding T.J. Watt’s new contract with the Steelers, let’s address some of the bigger talking points. And let’s advance some different topics that should be investigated a little bit more.

When it comes to rushing the passer, the only other player who appears to be a threat to Watt's stronghold on the No. 1 position is Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract ($40 million per season) earlier this offseason.

TJ Watt secured a historic contract extension with the Steelers, getting a reaction from franchise legend James Harrison.

The Dallas Cowboys will need to back up the Brink's truck for Micah Parsons after the Pittsburgh Steelers extended T.J. Watt.

Hours before signing a record-setting extension, a training photo of Steelers' T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig began making waves on social media.

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