The Houston Texans announced on Monday that they would include their former defensive end J.J. Watt in the franchise’s Ring of Honor. Watt will become just the third player in Texans’ history to receive the honor, joining Robert C. McNair and Andre Johnson.
Watt’s induction ceremony will take place on October 1, at the halftime of the Week 4 clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“We are so excited to have J.J. Watt join the Ring of Honor as our third member. Everybody knows how much J.J. means to our family, the Texans organization, and the entire City of Houston,” Texans’ owners Janice, Hannah, and Cal McNair said in a statement. “… J.J. has always kept a special place in Houston’s heart, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back.”
J.J. Watt spent the first decade of his career with the Texans. During that time, he won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award three times, earned five Pro Bowl nods, and was selected to the All-Pro team seven times. He still holds franchise records in career sacks (101.0), forced fumbles (25), and recovered fumbles (16).
Watt left Houston after the 2020 season and played for two more years with the Arizona Cardinals before retiring at the end of this past season.
