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.

Who could be the next player for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get paid amidst the team's very active offseason? This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Who’s Next for Steelers after T.J. Watt Contract Extension?

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt on Thursday agreed to a new contract that will make him the league’s highest-paid defender.