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.

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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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According to ESPN’s John Granato, O’Brien had an altercation with the team’s star defensive end J.J. Watt a couple of days before getting fired. The two confronted at practice and had a heated exchange in which Watt questioned O’Brien’s coaching abilities.

The sources close to the organization say that this caused players to side with Watt and turn on their coach, speeding O’Brien’s exit. 

Watt was asked recently about the confrontation but declined to give any details.

“I’m not going to talk about what happened at practice or what conversations were had or whatever it may be,” said Watt. “The situation is what the situation is, and right now have a fresh start.”

Watt also added that he doesn’t have any “ill” feelings towards his old coach.

Bill O’Brien coached the Texans since 2014, posting a 52-48 record during his tenure. Under O’Brien, Houston made the playoffs four times, reaching AFC Divisional Game in 2016 and 2019.

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“I don’t want to leave the game any time soon,” – Watt told ESPN’s Sarah Barshop. “I love it. Hopefully, we can say that I had two less years of pounding on my body, I had two less years of wear and tear, so that means two more years on the back end.”

Watt also said that he feels “good right now” and expressed his excitement about the upcoming season.

“I feel good right now. I’m excited about the season ahead.” – he added. “I’m excited about the team that we’ve got and the guys that we’ve got. I love it. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I get to go around and chase a ball for a living, and they pay me to do it. I couldn’t be any luckier.”

J.J. Watt entered the NFL in 2011 as the 11th pick in the draft by the Houston Texans, and has since established himself as one of the best defensive players in the game. He won three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards between 2012 and 2015 while also earning four Pro Bowl appearances and four All-Pro honors in the same period.

In 2016 season, however, Watt had to undergo two back surgeries which limited him to three games. He recovered in time for the start of the next season and started five games before suffering a leg injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season once again.

Watt finally had an injury-free season in 2018, returning to his old form which was recognized by All-Pro honors and Pro Bowl appearance. He finished the year with 61 tackles, 16.0 sacks, and seven forced fumbles.

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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.

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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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According to ESPN’s John Granato, O’Brien had an altercation with the team’s star defensive end J.J. Watt a couple of days before getting fired. The two confronted at practice and had a heated exchange in which Watt questioned O’Brien’s coaching abilities.

The sources close to the organization say that this caused players to side with Watt and turn on their coach, speeding O’Brien’s exit. 

Watt was asked recently about the confrontation but declined to give any details.

“I’m not going to talk about what happened at practice or what conversations were had or whatever it may be,” said Watt. “The situation is what the situation is, and right now have a fresh start.”

Watt also added that he doesn’t have any “ill” feelings towards his old coach.

Bill O’Brien coached the Texans since 2014, posting a 52-48 record during his tenure. Under O’Brien, Houston made the playoffs four times, reaching AFC Divisional Game in 2016 and 2019.

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“I don’t want to leave the game any time soon,” – Watt told ESPN’s Sarah Barshop. “I love it. Hopefully, we can say that I had two less years of pounding on my body, I had two less years of wear and tear, so that means two more years on the back end.”

Watt also said that he feels “good right now” and expressed his excitement about the upcoming season.

“I feel good right now. I’m excited about the season ahead.” – he added. “I’m excited about the team that we’ve got and the guys that we’ve got. I love it. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I get to go around and chase a ball for a living, and they pay me to do it. I couldn’t be any luckier.”

J.J. Watt entered the NFL in 2011 as the 11th pick in the draft by the Houston Texans, and has since established himself as one of the best defensive players in the game. He won three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards between 2012 and 2015 while also earning four Pro Bowl appearances and four All-Pro honors in the same period.

In 2016 season, however, Watt had to undergo two back surgeries which limited him to three games. He recovered in time for the start of the next season and started five games before suffering a leg injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season once again.

Watt finally had an injury-free season in 2018, returning to his old form which was recognized by All-Pro honors and Pro Bowl appearance. He finished the year with 61 tackles, 16.0 sacks, and seven forced fumbles.

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