Watt Signs Four-Year, $112 Million Deal with Pittsburgh Steelers
New Contract Includes $35.6 Million Signing Bonus, $80 Million Guaranteed
Star defensive end J.J. Watt has signed a four-year, $112,011,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $35,593,470 signing bonus, $80,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $28,003,025.
Extension Details
The deal includes a four-year, $112 million extension that will keep Watt with the Steelers through the 2026 season. The contract also includes a $30,418,694 signing bonus, $11.84 million of cap space in 2024, and a cash payout of $21,050,000 in 2024. The cash-to-cap ratio for the contract is 986%, indicating that the majority of the contract is paid out as cash.
Watt's signing is a major boost for the Steelers, who are looking to improve upon their 9-8 record in 2022. The veteran defensive end has been a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and five-time First-Team All-Pro selection.
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