Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt’s strategy to find a better contract worked. After not being with the team during training camp as a pressure method, Watt closed a deal for four years and more than 112 million dollars, 28 per year and 80 guaranteed. In this way, JJ’s younger brother became the highest paid defender in the NFL.
TJ was chosen in the first round of the draft in 2017 and has since accumulated 49.5 sacks, third-most in the league, behind only the 50 of Chandler Jones (Arizona) and the 57.5 of Aaron Donald (Los Angeles Rams). In addition, he has been selected to the Pro Bowl in the last three seasons and was an All Pro team in two of them, reasons that backed him to go and get a better deal. It is feared that both have torn ligaments.
The highest guaranteed for a defensive player and its the #Steelers who do it. The organization broke protocol to get their best defensive player signed. Just a massive deal. The $80M is fully guaranteed for skill, injury and cap. https://t.co/tdatr2Mv6P
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2021
In the absence of some medical tests, both the Baltimore Ravens cornerback, Marcus Peters, like running back Gus Edwards, suffered serious knee injuries in practice this Thursday, for which they were noted on the limited participation list.
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It should be noted that the other running backs of the Ravens, as they are JK Dobbins and Justice Hill are also hurt and will be out for the entire season. Dobbins also injured his knee, while Hill broke his Achilles heel.
Given the number of runners out of action, the Baltimore franchise had already added veterans Devonta Freeman and Le’Veon Bell to the practice team. They also have Trenton Cannon and Ty’Son Williams, who has never played a season game. Williams reportedly is shaping up to be the starter in week one’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders which will take place next Monday at Allegiant Stadium.
After Gus Edwards’ injury, the Ravens have signed DeVonta Freeman.
Runners in order of importance to Ravens:
1. Ty’Son Williams
2. Le’Veon Bell
3. DeVonta Freeman– Pedro Domínguez (@pedrodomg) September 9, 2021
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