"Is that what he's holding out for?" - NFL analyst suggests T.J. Watt is waiting on Micah Parsons’ record-setting extension to up his own price

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons are two of the best defensive players in the NFL. The two are also in the market for a long-term contract extension this offseason.

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While both franchises will want to get their star players signed as soon as possible, some NFL analysts have outlined how the two individuals may be waiting for the other to sign so that they can reset the market and become the highest paid at the position.

NFL analyst Chris Mack thinks Watt may be waiting to see how much Parsons earns in his new deal before signing his contract.

"There's a thought out there that Micah Parsons is gonna break the bank at some point this summer," Mack said on the 'Kaboly+Mack' show on Thursday. "He's going to sign the biggest defensive contract in NFL history, we presume with the Dallas Cowboys. So, we keep talking about, 'is T.J. going to get more than Myles Garrett?' Is that maybe what he's holding out for? Or, maybe T.J. is looking as much at Micah Parsons and waiting to see what he gets."
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What will T.J. Watt and Micah Parsons' next contracts look like?

Watt and Parsons are both elite talents looking to sign major contracts this offseason. According to the popular contract and sports financial company 'Spotrac', Watt and Parsons are expected to sign similar deals.

Watt's market value is a four-year, $146,551,588 deal, which would carry an average annual value of $36.6 million. Meanwhile, Parsons' current market value is a four-year deal worth $145,190,500, which would carry an average annual value of $36.3 million.

Over the past four seasons, Watt has 232 total tackles, 163 solo tackles, 58.5 sacks, 16 forced fumbles, and three interceptions. Meanwhile, during the same time span, Parsons has 256 total tackles, 172 solo tackles, 52.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles, and no interceptions.

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