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.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made star outside linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL ’s highest-paid defensive player on Thursday, signing him to a pact that will keep the perennial All-Pro in black-and-gold well ...

The initial numbers indicate Watt's deal is worth $123 million with $108 million fully guaranteed at signing.