The 2015 event raised over $640,000. Watt was born on March 22, 1989, in Waukesha, Wisconsin,[3] to parents Connie, a building operations vice president, and John, a firefighter. Former Texans star JJ Watt says he'll sign with Arizona Cardinals Monday, March 1, 2021 GLENDALE, Arizona -- Star defensive end J.J. Watt is signing with the … Tampa Bay Buccaneers [58] Watt was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September. 12 in the Top 100 Players of 2019, Ranked No. In Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans, Watt recorded his 99th career sack on Ryan Tannehill, a strip sack that was recovered by the Texans, during the 42–36 overtime loss. He also won the Defensive Player of the Year award, one of the few to win the award multiple times, and became the first defensive player since 2008 to get votes for the MVP award, receiving 13. And with the future of the franchise hanging by a thread, the veteran got his wish and got released by the team on Friday. He began training camp on the PUP list, but returned in Week 1 to start the season in a victory over the Chicago Bears. In these cases, the average was taken. This past week, the Arizona Cardinals made the first big move in their signing of star defensive veteran, JJ Watt. By Bryan DeArdo. [93] He followed that up with two sacks the following week in the OT win against the Indianapolis Colts. [96] Watt became the second player to record four seasons with at least 15 sacks since the sack became an official statistic in 1982 (Reggie White had five such seasons). Watt had been a member of the Texans since he was selected with the No. 5 in the Top 100 Players of 2013, Ranked No. [26] Watt finished his rookie year with 48 solo tackles, eight assisted tackles, and 5.5 sacks. Hours after the Texans released J.J. Watt, the free agency pursuit of the three-time Defensive Player of the Year is underway.Around a dozen teams are interested in the future Hall of Fame defensive end, Ed Werder of ESPN.com tweets.. At the 2011 NFL Combine, he was a top performer in all combine categories except the 40-yard dash. [12], Watt received a scholarship offer from Central Michigan University and matriculated there. Watt posted a photo to social media on Monday showing him working out in … [102] He was activated on December 31, 2019, prior to the team's Wildcard Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. martevious • 2 months ago Hawks….sign JJ. He said that he played "primarily as a center and was a goal scorer. 11 pick in the 2011 NFL draft. Watt was fined $16,537 for one of the incidents. The Texans "did … In the regular season finale, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Watt had a season-high three sacks to go along with eight total tackles. Reply. He was ranked as the top defensive lineman and the third-best player on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016. Might the three-time Defensive Player of … [72], Despite battling a groin injury and a fractured left hand, Watt started all 16 games in 2015 making 76 tackles, an NFL-leading 17.5 sacks, 8 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. Now that J.J. Watt has been released, the fan bases of the 31 teams not named the Houston Texans are all lathered up for the idea of adding the former NFL Defensive Player of … [15], At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Watt was redshirted for the 2008 season and was named Wisconsin's Scout Team Player of the Year. [81] On September 22, in the game against the New England Patriots, Watt recorded two assisted tackles in his final action of the season. [64] With this reception, Watt became the first defensive lineman to have scored at least five touchdowns in a season since 1944. [89] Despite the limited action, he was still ranked 84th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018. What their expected sacks totals tell us, J.J. Watt's covert T-shirt plan to keep his free-agent destination secret, Watt: All signs kept pointing toward Cardinals, How J.J. Watt can get better by pairing with Cardinals' Chandler Jones. 2. The move isn’t terribly surprising. NFL teams are lining up for veteran defensive end J.J. Watt shortly after he announced that the Houston Texans granted his request to be released. [118], Watt is the older brother of fullback Derek Watt and linebacker T. J. Watt, both of whom are members of the Pittsburgh Steelers. [140], Starting in 2013, the sack leader is officially given the Deacon Jones Award, AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year, Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Pro Football Writers Association NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Kansas City Committee of 101 AFC Defensive Player of the Year, Ranked No. J.J. Watt is no longer a Houston Texan because there were no plans in Houston for him to remain with the franchise for the 2021 season. © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [8], Watt followed in his father's footsteps and competed in the shot put during his senior season, earning first-team All-state selection. 3 in the Top 100 Players of 2016, Ranked No. Team is on the rise and Watt just feels like a good match. [60][61], For his fourth touchdown of the season, Watt caught a two-yard pass from Texans quarterback, Ryan Mallett, for Mallett's first NFL touchdown pass. 35 in the Top 100 Players of 2017, Ranked No. Four of the five teams ESPN listed were playoff teams in 2020, as was an additional sleeper team alongside Baltimore. [90], During the 2017 season, Watt raised upwards of $40 million for relief and recovery efforts for the Houston area after Hurricane Harvey. The dysfunction in Houston is getting to be too much to bear. arty! [117] On May 29, 2018, he received the degree of Doctor of Humanities in Medicine. [88] In only five games, Watt finished with 11 tackles and 2 passes defended. Now, over half the teams … Watt only totaled five sacks and 17 tackles for loss for a Houston team that went 4-12. [85], Watt returned from his injury to play in the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [53], In a game against the Oakland Raiders, on September 14, Watt became the first defensive player in Texans history to score a touchdown from scrimmage. — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 12, 2021. He then proceeded to give them signed merchandise that he had worn in previous games. It’s rare to see a future Hall of Fame inductee hit free agency. He was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of September after recording five sacks, 20 tackles, and four forced fumbles. [73] He was named to the 2015 Pro Bowl, which was his fourth consecutive appearance, and also received his third Defensive Player of the Year award, the only player aside from Lawrence Taylor to do so. Credit: JJ Watt/Instagram “Any team in the league would jump at the opportunity to add Kealia to their roster,” Red Stars Head Coach Rory Dames said in a statement shared on the team… Defensive end J.J. Watt and the team announced he will be released from the only franchise he’s known for his 10-year career. Both of J.J.'s younger brothers also play in the NFL, both for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2014, Watt became the first player in NFL history to record two 20+ sack seasons in a career. SEE ALSO: JJ Watt … Nearly two weeks into this 33-day head start on free agency, J.J. Watt has yet to sign with a new team. Watt is a no-doubt-about-it future first-ballot Hall of Famer, and those types of players don't grow on trees, even at 31 (soon to be 32) years old. Despite heavy recruitment efforts from his Steelers brothers, the three teams Watt … EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 15: J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans celebrates his team's win over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. [137] In October 2015, he dressed up as Batman to surprise kids at the Texas Children's Hospital for a Halloween party. JJ Watt is enjoying free agency so far. Watt and the J.J. Watt Foundation host a Charity Classic, Run/Walk, Golf Outing, and Tailgate annually. — Game On Wisconsin (@gameonwi) February 12, 2021 JJ Watt's wife plays for the Chicago soccer team….Green Bay isn't too far away and is also a contender. NFL sources: Approximately a dozen teams have shown interest in JJ Watt since he became an immediate unrestricted free agent. [92], Watt returned from his injury in time for the season opener against the New England Patriots. For a team going nowhere, that’s a lot of money to pay a defensive end and it’s a situation a soon-to-be 32 year old would want out of. Watt recorded four solo tackles, an assisted tackle, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in the same game, which was on November 16, against the Cleveland Browns. Heck, he just beat a guy more than six years his junior, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, out of Houston. It was Watt's third career pick-six and his first touchdown since 2014. Heck, he just beat a guy more than six years his junior, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, out of Houston. [86] During Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, Watt left the game after an apparent leg injury. Reply. 99 for Cardinals after receiving permission from Marshall Goldberg's daughter", "J.J. Watt is the AFC defensive player of the month", "NFL star J.J. Watt's first love was hockey", "J.J. Watt goes from pizza delivery man to NFL star", "Texans DE J.J. Watt has a new job: VP of Power Relations", "J.J. Watt to Receive an Honorary Degree From Baylor College of Medicine", "J.J. Watt awarded honorary degree at 2018 Baylor College of Medicine commencement", "Meet J.J. Watt's brothers: T.J., Derek follow in family's NFL footsteps with Steelers", "J.J. Watt sends love to Kealia Ohai ahead of return from ACL injury", "Houston Dash player Kealia Ohai confirms she's dating J.J. Watt", "Houston Texans Star JJ Watt Is Engaged to Kealia Ohai: 'I'm the Luckiest Man in the World, "JJ Watt Ties the Knot! NFL star JJ Watt is the latest athlete to join the SPAC world, teaming up with NBA super-agent Rich Paul, Tinder CEO Jim Lanzone and others on a … Watt … — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 27, 2019 Ohai plays for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League and has also played for the United States women's national team. This was his fourth straight Pro Bowl honors to go along with his fourth straight first-team All-Pro. [41] Watt also made the highest debut on NFL Network's Top 100 Players list for 2012, coming in at number five. He played wheelchair basketball with them and mimed rolling a wheelchair after sacking a quarterback in a 2012 game. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports. J.J. Watt on his search for a new team after split with Texans: 'Free agency is wild' Watt's future plans have dominated the NFL news cycle. Photo: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports . The Pittsburgh Steelers are favored to sign Watt A look at the odds of Watt’s free agency can be found below JJ Watt will be playing for a team other than the Houston Texans for the first time in his illustrious career when the 2021 season begins. [43] In Week 2, against the Tennessee Titans, he had his first two sacks of the season in a 30–24 win. Watt, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time first-team All-Pro, Watt was by far the most productive pass-rusher in Texans history, with 101 career sacks. [83] The following day, he underwent back surgery again, and was officially ruled out for the rest of the season after playing three games and recording 1.5 sacks. And good for Watt. [107], On February 12, 2021, Watt requested and was granted his release from the Texans. Every team. Watt received the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award three times in his first five seasons. [99] During Week 8 against the Oakland Raiders, Watt suffered a season-ending torn pectoral; the Texans went on to win 27–24. It’s been nine days — and counting — since the Texans acquiesced to J.J. Watt‘s request to be released. ", "J.J. Watt named grand marshal of Daytona 500", "Julian Edelman, J.J. Watt honored at Daytona 500", "Live from New York, Texans' J.J. Watt sacks 'SNL, "J.J. Watt Raised $33 Million for Harvey Relief – But Where Will It Go? 1 in the Top 100 Players of 2015, Ranked No. [42], Watt had a strong season, but the Texans struggled as a whole, in the 2013 season. Watt finished the season with 32 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, four and a half sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss, and five passes defended. Watt to Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [5] Watt also played football throughout his childhood and became passionate about the sport while he was in fifth grade. During the game, Watt recorded a fumble recovery and an interception and after the game was named Defensive MVP. Watt and the team announced Friday the two parties mutually agreed to go in separate directions. [31], In 2012, Watt had one of the best seasons for a defensive player in NFL history. The Cards were seldom mentioned in the arena for Watt’s services, so the 31-year-old taught many a good lesson on not always believing everything you’re told. It looks like the dream of JJ Watt uniting with his brothers TJ and Derek in Pittsburgh is dead. [78], On July 21, 2016, Watt underwent back surgery for a herniated disc. Arizona Cardinals' NFL free-agent signings 2021: Malcolm Butler gives secondary a boost, A house divided: J.J. Watt gets the best of wife Kealia in March Madness showdown, 'The Oilers were just so Texas': Inside Houston's enduring love for its late NFL team, Bart Scott confused by J.J. Watt signing with the Cards, J.J. Watt formed a bond with young heart transplant patient, Which free-agent pass-rushers could be steals? He finished the season with 69 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 20.5 sacks, 16 passes defended, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. The addition of Watt would be huge for whatever team ends up landing his services. [105] In Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Watt recorded his 100th career sack on rookie quarterback Jake Luton during the 27–25 win. With the Texans finishing the season 9–7, the team clinched an AFC South division title but were shut out 30–0 by the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card round. Among the early pursuers … A good team with a good QB . He invited them out on the field to hang out and throw the football. [29][30] Watt was named Texans Team Rookie of the Year, USA Today All-Joe Team, and Pro-Football Weekly/PWFA All-Rookie Team. [124][125] On February 1, 2020, Watt hosted Saturday Night Live. Their daughter Willa suffered minor injuries. The addition of Watt would be huge for whatever team ends up landing his services. He gave up hockey when weekly games started to conflict with his schedule and for financial reasons. NFL sources: Approximately a dozen teams have shown interest in JJ Watt since he became an immediate unrestricted free agent. [7], Watt skipped his senior season, entering the 2011 NFL Draft. But there’s a team a little below the radar that should go all-in to get Watt. 1. Watt also pla… It was later revealed that he suffered a tibial plateau fracture in his left leg. With the NFL season over, teams are looking forward to a promising free agency window, in hopes of signing big players to build up strong rosters in the offseason. [45][46][47][48][49] Overall, in the 2013 season, Watt recorded 65 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles, seven passes defended, 10.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. [31] Watt received 49 out of 50 votes for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Included among those teams are the #Steelers, #Browns, #Bills and #Titans. ", "J.J. 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