6-years, 100 million. Those are number comparable to what Quarterbacks are receiving today. JJ Watt isn’t a quarterback however…he’s just the most disruptive pass rusher in the league.
While the contract doesn’t technically pickup until 2016, the two-time pro bowler and former Wisconsin Badger will get a 10 million dollar signing bonus today, and his guarantees will begin in March next year
To date, the largest defensive contract ever went to former Houston Texan – Mario Williams, when he signed his 96-million dollar deal with Buffalo.
This seems to be a sort of light at the end of the tunnel for last year’s worst team. The Texans also brought in a Belichick product (Ryan Mallet) to compete for the starting QB job. While there aren’t ever guarantees in the league, Houston will likely be improved this year. With Watts work ethic, involvement in the community and mentorship of Jadeveon Clowney – 100 million has been well spent.
