T.J. Watt just got paid the highest annual salary for a pass rusher in NFL history by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but NFL offensive linemen have feared the star outside linebacker for years.

T.J. Watt is still on track to retire as a Pittsburgh Steeler. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the seven-time Pro Bowler inked a three-year, $123 million deal to stay in Pittsburgh on Thursday, with the $41 million per year average being the highest in NFL history for a non-quarterback.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have inked star edge rusher T.J. Watt to a three-year, $123 million extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. It shouldn’t be particularly shocking,

With the start of training camp just days away, the Pittsburgh Steelers have more than likely made their final big move of the offseason. The Steelers signed superstar edge rusher TJ Watt to a three-year extension,

Here's a look at the NFL's highest-paid defensive players list after T.J. Watt's extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

On Thursday, the news broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers and star edge defender T.J. Watt had agreed to terms on a huge new contract. The new four-year contract has a total value of $144 million, with $123 million in new money and $108 million of that guaranteed. Watt is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history on a per-season basis.

There doesn't seem to be much external concern about superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt's contractual standstill with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Many of the most tapped in sources anticipate an agreement eventually being reached, though it may take some time.