The NFL is in an arms race at the moment when it comes to premier edge rushers. Micah Parsons, Maxx Crosby, T.J. Watt, and Myles Garrett all entered the offseason with imminent contract extensions, which means the best deal comes to the team that moves the quickest. Crosby was the first domino to fall, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL with $35.5 million in average value per season. That is already pushing Watt’s price higher.
All signs point to the Steelers extending Watt this offseason, which means they should be ready to up the ante to briefly make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.