T. J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
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Aaron Rodgers completes his offseason training before heading to Steelers training camp in new video
Aaron Rodgers looks primed and ready to go for the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Fox Sports insider Jay Glazer worked out with Rodgers at Proactive Sports Performance, and the four-time MVP looks ready for what is likely his final NFL season.
It took long enough, but Aaron Rodgers finally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to play quarterback in 2025, a season that Rodgers says he's "pretty sure" will be his last. How will it compare to the previous seasons Rodgers has posted recently?
Watt's extension will pay him an average of $41 million annually, putting him ahead of Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase ($40.25 million) and Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett ($40 million) in terms of the highest average annual salaries among non-quarterbacks.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had been connected to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings as a trade target, but according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Adam Schefter, a trade is not expected to occur.
Following the massive deal, the updated Steelers 2025 cap space has been revealed. Courtesy of Spotrac, a trusted source of sports contract information, we now know that Watt’s 2025 cap hit is $30.4 million — and the Steelers’ available cap space sits at $25.228 million.
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Rodgers has a talented offense around him. He has DK Metcalf as his No. 1 wide receiver, with Calvin Austin III, Robert Woods, and Roman Wilson as his next best weapons at the wide receiver position. At tight end, he has Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith.
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.
On Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that ex-Steelers wideout Mike Williams, who signed with the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason, retired on Day 1 of training camp.
According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Steelers have signed Watt to a historic contract. Watt received a three-year, $123 million contract extension. What makes that deal historic? Watt has now become the highest-paid per year player outside of a quarterback in NFL history.