Analyst ranks T.J. Watt's contract among NFL's worst
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
NFL analyst Brad Gagnon has ranked T.J. Watt's contract as the fifth-worst in the league. Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 to a three-year, $123 million deal, Watt's performance has declined, with his sack numbers dropping from 19 in 2023 to seven in 2025. The 31-year-old linebacker is guaranteed $32 million in each of the next two seasons. Despite his impressive career, which includes eight Pro Bowl selections, the Steelers have not won a playoff game during his tenure, further complicating the perception of his contract value.
- •T.J. Watt has seen a significant drop in sack totals since 2023.
- •His contract includes $108 million guaranteed over three years.
- •Watt has made eight Pro Bowls and won the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year.
- •Pittsburgh is 0-5 in the playoffs during Watt's career.
- •Watt will turn 32 in October, with $32 million in guaranteed salary upcoming.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Analyst Believes Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt Has 5th-Worst Contract in NFL
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