HOUSTON – Six days before the new 2014 season kicks off, the Texans and All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt have a new long term extension in place.
Both the Houston Chronicle's John McClain and ESPN reported the agreement late Monday night.
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ESPN Insider Chris Mortensen reported Watt's deal is for $100 Million over 6 years with $51.8 million guaranteed.
That makes Watt the highest paid defensive player in the league, surpassing Mario Williams' deal with the Buffalo Bills. Watt was slated to earn $1.9 Million for the 2014 season.
Texans GM Rick Smith did not respond to messages when contacted by KPRC-TV Houston 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. The Texans host Washington Sunday at noon at NRG Stadium.
KPRC's Sports Director/Anchor Randy McIlvoy contributed to this report.