Watt had gone radio silent on social media over the last few months, but posted a picture of a workout with fellow outside linebacker Nick Herbig that broke that silence. Then, shortly after the agreement came into place for the Steelers and Watt, the superstar pass rusher took to Instagram to make a post declaring he’s back.

On Thursday the Steelers completed another bit of business, signing T.J. Watt to a three-year contract extension. Watt, who was seeking a long-term deal this offseason, is receiving a $123 million extension with the Steelers, $108 million of which is guaranteed.

The Steelers and All-Pro edge defender agreed to terms on a contract that makes Watt the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL and he needs to learn how to live that down.

J.J. Watt made a lot of money in his soon-to-be Hall of Fame career, but it wasn’t nearly as much as his brother, T.J. Watt, will make with the Pittsburgh Steelers after his latest extension.

Reports have indicated that Pittsburgh Steelers superstar T.J. Watt has become the highest non-paid quarterback in NFL history. Watt has reached an agreement on a three-year, $123 million extension. His $41 million per year average annual value will again be the highest for a non-quarterback in the NFL for the second time in his career.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and T.J. Watt have reportedly agreed on a three-year, $123 million extension. With the deal, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that Watt has become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history for the second time in his career. Watt is reportedly getting $108 million guaranteed.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt do not have a contract extension in place yet. Despite the two sides still negotiating

T.J. Watt more than deserved his contract extension, but this deal only feeds into the Pittsburgh Steelers' questionable roster-building strategy.