5 highest-paid players in Steelers' history feat. Ben Roethlisberger, T.J. Watt and more 

Good teams mostly come and go in the NFL every season. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers are a team that is almost always competitive each season.

The Steelers have the highest Super Bowl winning rate even though they haven't made the most Super Bowl appearances. The franchise has won six of their eight Super Bowl trips.

Given this, here's a closer look at a few of the players who have contributed to the team's success. These are the players who made the most money in Pittsburgh Steelers history.

5 highest-paid players in Pittsburgh Steelers history

#5. Antonio Brown, Wide Receiver - $69,942,870

Antonio Brown put on what was maybe the best on-field performance by a receiver in the franchise's history during his time with the Steelers. He amassed over 11,000 yards and 74 touchdowns in Pittsburgh in just nine seasons.

Brown agreed to a five-year deal with the Steelers in February 2017. That four-year, $68 million contract extension made him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL at the time.

According to Spotrac, "AB" made the highest salary of any receiver in Pittsburgh history — $69.9 million — during his tenure there.

#4. Maurkice Pouncey, Center - $74,895,727

Maurkice Pouncey is highly regarded for the exceptional play he displayed during his 11-year tenure with the Steelers from 2010 to 2020, even though he did not win a Super Bowl.

Pouncey was chosen for five All-Pro teams and the Pro Bowl nine times throughout his career. The Steelers made him the highest-paid center in the league on two different occasions — 2014 and 2019.

Pouncey made an incredible $74.8 million throughout his NFL career with the Steelers, according to Spotrac.

#3. T.J. Watt, Linebacker - $89,852,038

T.J. Watt was selected by the Steelers as the No. 30 overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft, and he has been one of the best defensive players in the league since then.

Watt received four nominations for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award; winning it once in 2021.

Watt committed to a four-year contract extension with the Steelers in September 2021. At the time, he was the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL thanks to the over $112 million deal.

Watt has made $89.8 million with the Steelers during his NFL career so far, as per Spotrac. His current deal with the team runs until the 2025 campaign, and he will be eligible for another one after the 2024 campaign.

#2. Cameron Heyward, Defensive End - $115,582,735

Cameron Heyward has been a key player in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room for more than 13 NFL seasons. His 80.5 career sacks rank second-most among all active NFL defensive tackles and also rank among the highest by a Steelers defensive lineman.

The Steelers have generously compensated Heyward for his dedication over the years. He is the player with the second-highest earnings in team history. The star defensive end has made an incredible $115.5 million during his tenure in Pittsburgh, according to Spotrac.

#1. Ben Roethlisberger, Quarterback - $267,286,864

Ben Roethlisberger had one of the best rookie seasons of any player. The player won all 13 of his regular season starts during his rookie campaign in the NFL in 2004. In addition to becoming the rookie player with the most total wins, he assisted the Steelers in becoming the first AFC team to win 15 games in a single regular season that year.

Roethlisberger amassed 247 starts and helped the team win two Super Bowls over the course of 18 seasons in Pittsburgh. As per Spotrac, he made an astounding $267.2 million in Steel City over his career.