The Houston Texans and two-time Pro Bowler DE J.J. Watt recently agreed to terms on a long-term extension, according to a report from the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain.
JJ Watt 6 year extension is for $100 million and includes $51.876 million guaranteed.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) September 2, 2014
Texans had been working on Watt extension for weeks.
John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) September 2, 2014
Watt spoke out in Denver about wanting a new contract, then didn’t mention it again. He should be very, very happy.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) September 2, 2014
Watt had two years remaining on his current deal. He was set to earn a $1.9 million base salary this season, and had a $6.9 million option in 2015.
The 2012 Defensive Player of the Year recorded 10.5 sacks last year. But playing in the same defensive front with No. 1 overall draft pick Jadeveon Clowney should help his production revert closer to where it was in his sophomore season (20.5 sacks).