For the second time in his career on Thursday, T.J. Watt became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. That could be good news for the Jaguars, who need to find common ground on a multi-year extension for their own edge rusher, Travon Walker.
Walker, who turns 25 in December, is entering his fourth NFL season and eligible for a lucrative second contract. But curiously, Walker gets lost in national conversations, routinely forgotten during discussions of the next edge rushers to get paid.
Pass rushers who got extended this offseason:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 17, 2025
T.J. Watt
Myles Garrett
Maxx Crosby
Danielle Hunter
Still waiting include:
Trey Hendrickson
Micah Parsons
Aidan Hutchinson https://t.co/ynezgAXtQ9
He’s already earned a great deal of respect within his own organization, however, according to OnSI Jaguars insider
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