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T.J. Watt

Number #90
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 4" / 252LBS
Age 32
Draft / Org Wisconsin
Through 2028$130.1M

3 years$43.4M a yearFully guaranteed

13.9%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
6thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1 in 7Steelers payroll dollars go to Watt
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 32 $42.0M — This season
2027 33 $42.0M —
2028 34 $46.0M +10%
2029 35 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs WattCap hit
3 Chris Jones KC 32 2029 +$2.8M $44.9M 4 Dak Prescott DAL 33 2029 +$2.6M $44.6M 5 Josh Allen BUF 30 2031 +$2.2M $44.2M 6 T.J. Watt PIT 32 2029 $42.0M 7 Deshaun Watson CLE 31 2027 -$1.8M $40.2M 8 Sam Darnold SEA 29 2028 -$4.1M $37.9M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $43.4M a year

ChrisJones $42.6Ma year 3 years, Chiefs Age 32 NickBosa $41.7Ma year 3 years, 49ers Age 29 JustinJefferson $41.4Ma year 3 years, Vikings Age 27
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
PIT
—
$42,002,380
—
2027
PIT
—
$42,000,000
—
2028
PIT
—
$46,050,000
—
2029
PIT
UFA