Hours before signing a record-setting extension, a training photo of Steelers' T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig began making waves on social media.

While T.J. Watt prepares for his ninth NFL season and works to live up to his record deal, his brother J.J. took to social media to react to the news. I swear, if this guy even lets me begin to reach for my wallet at dinner… https://t.co/R52TsWBgYP

The Dallas Cowboys will need to back up the Brink's truck for Micah Parsons after the Pittsburgh Steelers extended T.J. Watt, with his new projected contract figure through the roof.

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with T.J. on a historic three-year, $123 million extension that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a $41 million AAV. It surpassed wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals ($40.25 million) and rival Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett ($40 million).

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is a beast on the football field. Since being drafted in the first round in 2017, he’s consistently been an NFL leader in sacks and won Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.

The Pittsburgh Steelers weren't expected to go into training camp with T.J. Watt being under contract beyond the 2025 season. The former Defensive Player of the Year didn't appear to be close on a new contract extension,

Adam Schefter breaks down how T.J. Watt's extension with the Steelers affects the Bengals' negotiations with Shemar Stewart and Trey Hendrickson.