The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year got hurt during last week’s 31-5 win over the Houston Texans. He finished the game, but later tests showed he needed to have a procedure to repair the damage on his shoulder. The date of surgery remains undetermined.

Watt joined the Cardinals on a two-year, $28 million contract in March. He had a slow start to his stint in Arizona but has rediscovered his playmaking abilities in recent weeks. The 32-year-old has totaled 16 tackles, one sack, 10 QB hits, and one forced fumble so far in the season.

The news represents a tough blow for the Cardinals, who have so far established themselves as Super Bowl contenders in 2021. They were the only undefeated team in the league up until their last game, and their defense has been a big part of this, allowing the fewest points per game in the league. Despite not having eye-catching stats, Watt emerged as a significant contributor, so losing him will certainly impact Arizona’s ability to stop opposing offenses moving forward.

J.J. Watt, who was the 11th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, never missed a game in his first five seasons in the NFL. Since then, however, he was forced to cut his campaigns short three times due to various injuries.

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Watt announced the news on social media on Friday. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year posted a video on Twitter in which he revealed that he asked the Texans to release him and that the organization granted him that.

“I have sat down with the McNair family, and I have asked them for my release, and we have mutually agreed to part ways at this time,” said Watt.

The Texans later confirmed Watt’s release and shared statements by team owner Janice McNair and CEO Cal McNair: “His commitment to the community is unlike any player in NFL history,” said Janice McNair.

“For now, we will build upon the foundation that JJ created here and forge ahead with our unwavering mission to bring a championship to our city, create memorable experiences for our fans, and do great things for Houston,” added Cal McNair.

Watt hinted that his time with the Texans might come to an end during the 2020 NFL season. At the time, he said that he isn’t interested in playing on a rebuilding team and wants to chase a Super Bowl ring.

Watt had one-year left on his deal but no guaranteed money, so he is now free to sign with any team in the league. The 31-year-old veteran immediately becomes one of the most, if not the most, prominent free agents in 2021, and there’s no doubt that there will be a bidding war to get him.

JJ Watt is widely considered to be the greatest player in Houston Texans history. In his first five years as a pro, he was selected as the NFL’s DPOY three times while breaking the 20 sacks-mark twice. He also went on to get five Pro Bowl nods and five All-Pro honors during his 10 seasons in Houston.

Watt currently holds the Texans franchise records for sacks (101),  forced fumbles (22), and fumble recoveries (12).

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The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year got hurt during last week’s 31-5 win over the Houston Texans. He finished the game, but later tests showed he needed to have a procedure to repair the damage on his shoulder. The date of surgery remains undetermined.

Watt joined the Cardinals on a two-year, $28 million contract in March. He had a slow start to his stint in Arizona but has rediscovered his playmaking abilities in recent weeks. The 32-year-old has totaled 16 tackles, one sack, 10 QB hits, and one forced fumble so far in the season.

The news represents a tough blow for the Cardinals, who have so far established themselves as Super Bowl contenders in 2021. They were the only undefeated team in the league up until their last game, and their defense has been a big part of this, allowing the fewest points per game in the league. Despite not having eye-catching stats, Watt emerged as a significant contributor, so losing him will certainly impact Arizona’s ability to stop opposing offenses moving forward.

J.J. Watt, who was the 11th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, never missed a game in his first five seasons in the NFL. Since then, however, he was forced to cut his campaigns short three times due to various injuries.

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Watt announced the news on social media on Friday. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year posted a video on Twitter in which he revealed that he asked the Texans to release him and that the organization granted him that.

“I have sat down with the McNair family, and I have asked them for my release, and we have mutually agreed to part ways at this time,” said Watt.

The Texans later confirmed Watt’s release and shared statements by team owner Janice McNair and CEO Cal McNair: “His commitment to the community is unlike any player in NFL history,” said Janice McNair.

“For now, we will build upon the foundation that JJ created here and forge ahead with our unwavering mission to bring a championship to our city, create memorable experiences for our fans, and do great things for Houston,” added Cal McNair.

Watt hinted that his time with the Texans might come to an end during the 2020 NFL season. At the time, he said that he isn’t interested in playing on a rebuilding team and wants to chase a Super Bowl ring.

Watt had one-year left on his deal but no guaranteed money, so he is now free to sign with any team in the league. The 31-year-old veteran immediately becomes one of the most, if not the most, prominent free agents in 2021, and there’s no doubt that there will be a bidding war to get him.

JJ Watt is widely considered to be the greatest player in Houston Texans history. In his first five years as a pro, he was selected as the NFL’s DPOY three times while breaking the 20 sacks-mark twice. He also went on to get five Pro Bowl nods and five All-Pro honors during his 10 seasons in Houston.

Watt currently holds the Texans franchise records for sacks (101),  forced fumbles (22), and fumble recoveries (12).

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