T.J. Watt
2024 Cap Hit
$30,418,694
2024 Cash
$21,050,000
Career Earnings
$110,902,038
2021-2025 Rookie Extension (CURRENT)
Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 27 | $8,118,694 | 4.45% | $36,593,470 | $36,593,470 | $80,593,470 | ||||
2022 | 28 | $24,368,694 | 11.70% | $24,000,000 | $60,593,470 | $72,474,776 | ||||
2023 | 29 | $29,368,694 | 13.06% | $20,000,000 | $80,593,470 | $48,106,082 | ||||
POTENTIAL OUT: 2024, 3 YR, $80,593,470; $18,737,388 DEAD CAP | ||||||||||
2024 | 30 | $30,418,694 | 11.91% | $21,050,000 | $101,643,470 | $18,737,388 | ||||
2025 | 31 | $30,418,694 | 11.13% | $21,050,000 | $122,693,470 | $9,368,694 | ||||
2026 | 32 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Restructure Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 27 | $1,000,000 | $35,593,470 | - | $36,593,470 | $36,593,470 | $36,593,470 | $24,538,694 | |
2022 | 28 | $15,000,000 | - | $9,000,000 | $24,000,000 | $60,593,470 | $30,296,735 | $21,525,000 | |
2023 | 29 | $20,000,000 | - | - | $20,000,000 | $80,593,470 | $26,864,490 | $20,700,000 | |
2024 | 30 | $21,050,000 | - | - | $21,050,000 | $101,643,470 | $25,410,868 | $21,050,000 | |
2025 | 31 | $21,050,000 | - | - | $21,050,000 | $122,693,470 | $24,538,694 | $21,050,000 |
- $80M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2021 salary + 2022 salary + 2023 salary)
2017-2021 Rookie
Seasons
7 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$110,902,038
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 23 |
Active
|
$5,338,504 |
$5,338,504 |
||
2018 | 24 |
Active
|
$885,844 |
$6,224,348 |
||
2019 | 25 |
Active
|
$1,306,688 |
$7,531,036 |
||
2020 | 26 |
Active
|
$1,727,532 |
$9,258,568 |
||
2021 | 27 |
Active
|
$36,593,470 |
$45,852,038 |
All NFL (1st) DPOY | |
2022 | 28 |
Active
|
$24,000,000 |
$69,852,038 |
||
2023 | 29 |
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$89,852,038 |
Afc Pro Bowl:OLB All NFL (1st) | |
2024 | 30 |
Active
|
$21,050,000 |
$110,902,038 |
||
Total |
$110,902,038 |
$110,902,038 |
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2025 | 31 |
Active
|
$21,050,000 |
|||
Total |
$131,952,038 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | $61,435,064 | $40,466,974 | - | $9,000,000 | - | - | $110,902,038 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 23 |
$465,000
|
$4,873,504 |
$5,338,504 |
$5,338,504 |
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2018 | 24 |
$885,844
|
$885,844 |
$6,224,348 |
|||||||
2019 | 25 |
$1,306,688
|
$1,306,688 |
$7,531,036 |
|||||||
2020 | 26 |
$1,727,532
|
$1,727,532 |
$9,258,568 |
|||||||
2021 | 27 |
$1,000,000
|
$35,593,470 |
$36,593,470 |
$45,852,038 |
||||||
2022 | 28 |
$15,000,000
|
$9,000,000 |
$24,000,000 |
$69,852,038 |
||||||
2023 | 29 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$89,852,038 |
|||||||
2024 | 30 |
$21,050,000
|
$21,050,000 |
$110,902,038 |
|||||||
Total |
$61,435,064 |
$40,466,974 |
$9,000,000 |
$110,902,038 |
$110,902,038 |
||||||
2025 | 31 |
$21,050,000
|
$21,050,000 |
||||||||
Total |
$82,485,064 |
$40,466,974 |
$9,000,000 |
$131,952,038 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | $61,435,064 | $40,466,974 | - | $9,000,000 | - | - | $110,902,038 |
Injuries
Year | Weeks | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | PIT | 13 - 13 | COVID-19 |
2022 | PIT | 2 - 9 | Pectoral |
- Nov 03, 2023 Fined $16,391 Roughing the Passer against Jacksonville (JAX)
- Oct 13, 2023 Fined $13,659 Removing Helmet on the Field against Baltimore (BAL)
- Oct 13, 2023 Fined $11,473 Hit to a defenseless receiver against Baltimore (BAL)
- Dec 02, 2022 Fined $13,621 Obscene Gesture against Indianapolis (IND)
- Sep 07, 2022 Converted $9M of 2022 salary into signing bonus, clearing $6.75M of cap with Pittsburgh (PIT)
- Dec 12, 2021 Fined $10,300 Taunting against Minnesota (MIN)
- Oct 22, 2021 Fined $10,815 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Seattle (SEA)
- Sep 09, 2021 Signed a 4 year $112.011 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
- Apr 28, 2020 Pittsburgh (PIT) exercised a $10.089 million 5th year option for 2021
- Nov 22, 2019 Fined $3,507 Entering the field for a fight against Cleveland (CLE)
- Oct 12, 2018 Fined $20,054 Roughing the Passer against Matt Ryan (ATL)
- Jun 14, 2017 Signed a 4 year $9.25 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
- Apr 27, 2017 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 1 (#30 overall)
Fines
Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 12, 2018 | Roughing the Passer against Matt Ryan (ATL) | $20,054 | ||
Nov 22, 2019 | Entering the field for a fight against Cleveland (CLE) | $3,507 | ||
Oct 22, 2021 | Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Seattle (SEA) | $10,815 | ||
Dec 12, 2021 | Taunting against Minnesota (MIN) | $10,300 | ||
Dec 02, 2022 | Obscene Gesture against Indianapolis (IND) | $13,621 | ||
Oct 13, 2023 | Hit to a defenseless receiver against Baltimore (BAL) | $11,473 | ||
Oct 13, 2023 | Removing Helmet on the Field against Baltimore (BAL) | $13,659 | ||
Nov 03, 2023 | Roughing the Passer against Jacksonville (JAX) | $16,391 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | PIT | 8 | 8 | 455 | 91.50 | 7 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
2023 | PIT | 17 | 16 | 931 | 82.50 | 19 | 68 | 48 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
2022 | PIT | 10 | 10 | 502 | 82.70 | 6 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
2021 | PIT | 15 | 15 | 758 | 65.00 | 23 | 64 | 48 | 16 | 5 | 0 |
2020 | PIT | 15 | 15 | 856 | 83.80 | 15 | 53 | 43 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
2019 | PIT | 16 | 16 | 957 | 86.80 | 15 | 55 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 2 |
2018 | PIT | 16 | 16 | 902 | 86.80 | 13 | 68 | 50 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
2017 | PIT | 15 | 15 | 752 | 76.50 | 7 | 54 | 40 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $127,542,848
- Avg. Salary: $31,885,712
- NFL Rank: 23
- OLB Rank: 1
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $28,002,750
- NFL Rank: 32
- OLB Rank: 3
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare T.J. Watt to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Joshua Hines-Allen | 5 | $141,250,000 | $28,250,000 | 26 |
Brian Burns | 5 | $141,000,000 | $28,200,000 | 25 |
Danielle Hunter | 2 | $49,000,000 | $24,500,000 | 29 |
Nick Bosa | 5 | $170,000,000 | $34,000,000 | 25 |
Averages | 4 | $125,312,500 | $28,737,500 | 26.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Watt's current age (30), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|
4 | $119,455,696 | $29,863,924 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Watt statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating
Player | GP% | Tackles/Gm | Sacks/Gm | Stops/Gm | Catch Rate/Yr | QB Hurries/Gm | Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joshua Hines-Allen
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 2.29 | 0.69 | 2.06 | 69.30 | 2.88 | 86.20 |
Brian Burns
2022-2023
|
94.12 | 2.06 | 0.64 | 2.00 | 65.00 | 2.03 | 69.30 |
Danielle Hunter
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 2.94 | 0.79 | 2.65 | 100.00 | 3.00 | 82.15 |
Nick Bosa
2021-2022
|
97.06 | 2.45 | 1.03 | 2.36 | 0.00 | 2.52 | 90.05 |
Average | 97.80 | 2.44 | 0.79 | 2.27 | 58.58 | 2.61 | 81.93 |
T.J. Watt
2023-2024
|
100.00 | 2.88 | 1.02 | 2.83 | 95.00 | 2.08 | 92.50 |
Pct Change | 2.25 | 18.03 | 29.11 | 24.67 | -62.17 | -20.31 | 12.90 |
Median Prime % Change | 12.90% | ||||||
Average Prime % Change | 0.64% |
Calculated Market Value: T.J. Watt
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
Terms | Avg. Salary |
---|---|
4 years, $127,542,848 | $31,885,712 |