Hall of Famer and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt is open to return to the league amid NFL retirement. According to a source, the former Pro Bowler is leaving the door open on a possible return if the Houston Texans need him.
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JJ Watt had an excellent 12-year career in the NFL, but perhaps there are more milestones to add. At his charity softball game on Saturday, Watt revealed his willingness to return to the Houston Texans if head coach DeMeco Ryans ever needed him.
One of the greatest defensive players in NFL history might be looking to make his return to the field if the opportunity presents itself. J.J. Watt, arguably the greatest player in Houston Texans history, left the door open to return and play for the Texans if the team, and more specifically head coach DeMeco Ryans, calls his phone.
Retired DL J.J. Watt told reporters that if Texans HC DeMeco Ryans absolutely needed his help, he would “be there.” “I’m a very fortunate, lucky man, I have a beautiful wife, I have a beautiful son.
J.J. Watt retired following the 2022 season, but would he be willing to lace up his cleats again?
J.J. Watt left the door open for a potential NFL comeback, although he admitted that the door is closing quickly. Watt, who announced his retirement after the 2022 season, said at his charity softball game on Saturday in Houston that he'd suit up for the Texans if he was truly needed.
Former star edge defender and current CBS Sports personality J.J. Watt hung up his cleats at the end of the 2022 campaign. But he had some interesting comments on potentially returning to the field.
JJ Watt retired from the NFL following the 2022 season, but there is apparently one scenario in which the three-time Defensive Player of the Year would be willing to strap the pads on again.
With C.J. Stroud locked into rookie-deal money through at least 2025, the Texans have a rare opportunity. They can build around a low-cost quarterback who showed star potential as a rookie.
The Houston Texans had a magical season in 2023. They went from a three-win team the year before to a playoff-winning team with a rookie head coach, an offensive coordinator, and a quarterback.
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We need to be fair. The 2023 draft will always be special...
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