Report: Watt nails down extension with Texans
Six days before the new 2014 season kicks off for the Texans, the team and Watt have a new long term extension in place, according to report from John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.
ESPN Insider Chris Mortensen, reported Watt's deal is for $99 Million over 6 years with $51 million guaranteed. That makes Watt the highest paid Defensive player surpassing Mario Williams' mega-deal with the Buffalo Bills.
Texans GM Rick Smith did not respond to messages when contacted about the agreement.
Watt, the 2012 Defensive Player of the Year, is considered the top defensive player in the NFL and has made it clear he wanted a new extension in place while watching others from his 2011 draft class get rewarded in recent weeks. Watt's current contract still have two more years remaining.
This type of move is not common inside the Texans organization who have preferred to not negotiate deals with players while they have time left on their contracts.
Watt of course is an exception along with receiver Andre Johnson who has had his deal reworked in the past.
According to McClain's report, both sides had been talking for a few weeks. Watt addressed the topic when the Texans trained in Denver against the Broncos.
The Texans host Washington Sunday at Noon at NRG Stadium. They return to practice on Tuesday afternoon.
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