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Longtime Houston Texans star defensive tackle J.J. Watt is a free agent after the two sides agreed to part ways last week, and he has his eye on an AFC North contender. Watt is reportedly interested in signing with the Cleveland Browns, per Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com: Released by the Texans on Friday, Watt […]

Veteran defensive end JJ Watt has already garnered significant interest from several teams shortly after parting ways with the Houston Texans over the past week. Houston Chronicle‘s John McClain pointed out that the Tennessee Titans may have emerged as a potential suitor with a bevy of signs showing that Watt’s arrival can be a possibility […]

J.J. Watt is going to have a ton of teams expressing interest in him this offseason following his release from the Houston Texans. ESPN’s Ed Werder reported that a dozen teams are interested in the former Texans star. Among those who could make a legitimate run at Watt, the Green Bay Packers have been confirmed […]

The Buffalo Bills have been rumored as a team that could pursue J.J. Watt this offseason following his release from the Houston Texans. As Watt weighs his options in free agency, Stefon Diggs didn’t hesitate to shoot his shot on Twitter in hopes to get Watt’s attention. @JJWatt just hear me out real quick big […]

J.J. Watt was officially released by the Houston Texans on Friday, allowing him to sign wherever he wants this offseason. With Watt likely looking to join a contending franchise, DeMarcus Lawrence of the Dallas Cowboys is attempting to recruit him to remain in Texas. . @JJWatt 📲 👀 — DeMarcus Lawrence (@TankLawrence) February 12, 2021 […]

Even after mutually agreeing to part ways with the Houston Texans, veteran defensive end J.J. Watt still received an outpour of support coming from fans all over the league. He reportedly received a bevy of $99 donations to his Watt Foundation and jokingly said that the efforts were an attempt by the fans to bribe […]

The Houston Texans and J.J. Watt are headed separate ways. Watt and the team announced Friday the two parties mutually agreed to go in separate directions. He will go down as perhaps the greatest player in franchise history. Watt was named First-Team All-Pro in five of his 10 seasons with the franchise. He won three Defensive […]

Longtime Houston Texans star JJ Watt will be a free agent this spring after the two sides mutually agreed to part ways. Might the three-time Defensive Player of the Year keep things in the family as he prepares for the next chapter of his football career? The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently one of the betting […]

After being released by the Houston Texans, defensive end JJ Watt now finds himself as a free agent. But it didn’t take long for other teams to start sending hints about recruiting his services, with his brother, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end TJ Watt, even tweeting about the possibility of playing with him. https://t.co/HacHLcXJI6 pic.twitter.com/6ACIM6YYOZ — […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson thanked star defensive tackle J.J. Watt for his friendship after the three-time Defensive Player of the Year announced Friday he and the franchise were parting ways. Watson hailed Watt as one of the greatest players in league history, also lauding his character in addition to his play. “Salute to one […]

Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt has just been cut by the Houston Texans. The decision was mutually agreed upon by both parties. The Texans organization expressed their gratitude to Watt, with team owner Cal McNair releasing a lengthy statement following the release. Honoring one of the greats. pic.twitter.com/MgTEt4gjLr — Houston Texans […]

In a bit of a stunner, the Houston Texans released defensive end J.J. Watt on Friday. Ian Rapaport of NFL Network first reported the news, and then Watt soon followed up with a video announcing the it himself: Houston, I wanted you to hear this directly from me… pic.twitter.com/YqT3P6Lb6l — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 12, 2021 […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was hailed as the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2020 season after a stellar campaign on the field. However, his victory was met with criticism as Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt argued for the case of his younger brother T.J. to win the award over […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald secured his third AP Defensive Player of the Year award, the league announced on Saturday’s NFL Honors award ceremony. By doing so, he edged out Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker TJ Watt, who also made a strong claim to bag top defensive honors. TJ’s older brother, JJ Watt of the Houston […]

Deshaun Watson is not the only Houston Texans star deeply entrenched in trade rumors. On the other side of the ball, defensive end J.J. Watt is also being discussed in possible trades.  Watt appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon recently, and when he was asked how he’s dealing with reports that he’s on his […]

The Houston Texans are in an interesting situation with Deshaun Watson, but he isn’t the only marquee member of the roster that could be on his way out. According to the NFL Network’s James Palmer, teammates and coaches on the Texans believe that J.J. Watt has played his final down with Houston. The belief with […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and quarterback Deshaun Watson shared a moment together after their final game of the 2020 NFL season. Watt took the time to apologize to Watson for wasting a season in the quarterback’s career while in his prime, per NFL Films. "I'm sorry, we wasted one of your years." Watt […]

The Houston Texans have some serious work ahead of them in the offseason as the organization attempts to clean up Bill O’Brien’s mess and build a competitive roster around franchise QB Deshaun Watson. To start, the team will need a new general manager to spearhead the process. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the […]

Houston Texans star defensive tackle J.J. Watt has been the face of the franchise essentially since he first stepped an NFL field in 2011. Watt is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and a five-time All-Pro. He is a former Walter Payton Man of the Year Award-winner and a staple in the community. But […]

Houston Texans star pass rusher J.J. Watt is not happy with his teammates. Losing to the then-3-10-1 Cincinnati Bengals, the Texans have now fallen to 4-11 in a very disappointing season, and Watt is not happy with how the team is playing. “We’re professional athletes making a whole lot of money,” Watt said, via Joe […]

The highly-anticipated game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens finally took place on Wednesday evening. Many have been waiting for the tussle, including Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt. After all the chatter and hype surrounding the game, which got postponed several times due to issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, it finally […]

Just when the Houston Texans needed a big play to get on the board on Thanksgiving, JJ Watt was there to provide it. After the Detroit Tigers scored a touchdown on their opening drive to take an early 7-0 lead, Watt and the Texans were able to score after the defensive end had a pick […]

Houston Texans star defensive tackle J.J. Watt is far from happy. Watt said Wednesday he has not done enough to help the Texans win more games, but also noted individual numbers would mean absolutely nothing given the team’s 2-7 start. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year was asked about his performance, and responded in […]

The Week 10 encounter between the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Texans will feature two prolific defenders in an up-and-coming player like Myles Garrett and a seasoned veteran in J.J.Watt. As the younger player aiming to make his name known in the league, Myles Garrett will look to prove his worth on the field come […]

The Houston Texans’ internal strife continues. Star defensive tackle J.J. Watt threw a subtle shot at the organization after it was reported the Texans parted ways with Vice President of Communications Amy Palcic. Watt said the response to Palcic’s dismissal is evocative of her professionalism. He also noted Palcic was instrumental in helping his fundraising […]

The Houston Texans‘ Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars was a memorable one for JJ Watt. Not only did the Texans win to improve to 2-6 on the season, but Watt recorded his 100th career sack. After the game, Watt–the leader of the Texans–delivered a powerful message to his teammates in the locker room. […]

The Houston Texans have gone through the trade deadline and managed to keep the guys in their locker room without engaging in any blockbuster deals. However, numerous team and league sources believe it is a virtual certainty that defensive end JJ Watt is gone next season, with the five-time Pro Bowler adamant about finishing his […]

The current state of the Houston Texans is shaping up for them to have a massive rebuild in the coming years, to the dismay of one of their star players. With Houston likely headed toward a makeover, J.J. Watt isn’t interested in being part of a rebuild. Via Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com: “I don’t think […]

The Seattle Seahawks are clearly in a place where they are ready to compete for the Super Bowl this season but have one clear hole on their roster. Their defensive line has been a weakness this year and as the trade deadline approaches, the Seahawks could make a call to an AFC bottom-dweller to get […]

Houston Texans star defensive tackle J.J. Watt is one of the best defensive players in football, and a legitimate franchise cornerstone. But with the Texans stumbling out of the gates at 1-5, is it possible they would look to move the three-time Defensive Player of the Year? Watt reacted to the possibility of a trade […]

The Houston Texans have their work cut out for them in finding a new GM and head coach after moving on from Bill O’Brien. While the front office begins looking for replacements at both spots, J.J. Watt believes the priority should be building around Deshaun Watson. “Deshaun Watson‘s an incredible quarterback,” Watt said. “He’s the […]

Reports on Wednesday indicated the Houston Texans fired Bill O’Brien in part because the former head coach and general manager was feuding with star defensive tackle J.J. Watt. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year refused to speak much on the situation during practice. However, Watt suggested it was unacceptable for the team to be […]

The Houston Texans’ dismissal of former head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien might have been about more than just poor personnel decisions. O’Brien reportedly got into a number of arguments with various members of the organization, including star defensive lineman J.J. Watt. John Granato of ESPN 97.5 Houston reported Watt called O’Brien out for […]

Houston Texans head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien was fired after the team’s 0-4 start to the season, which culminated in a 31-23 loss to the previous winless Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. While star quarterback Deshaun Watson has yet to react to O’Brien’s firing, one of his teammates in defensive end JJ Watt […]

Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt doesn’t have an answer to the team’s awful start to the season. The Texans dropped their latest contest to a then-winless Minnesota Vikings squad that was able to have their way with the Houston defense. Watt gave his statement on the team’s current state following the loss, via Aaron […]

The ejection of rookie nose tackle Ross Blacklock only added salt to the wound as the Houston Texans were dealt another loss, this time by the Baltimore Ravens which ended on a 33-16 note. The play came late in the fourth quarter, with the Texans down by a double-digit margin to the Ravens. The TCU […]

J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans will be tasked with trying to slow down Lamar Jackson on Sunday versus the Baltimore Ravens. Greg Roman, the offensive coordinator of the Ravens, compared Watt to Jackson ahead of Sunday’s much-anticipated matchup. “Year-after-year, I’ve seen him wreck games, and he has a very unique style,” Ravens offensive coordinator […]

The Houston Texans, once again, couldn’t stop the Kansas City Chiefs. The last two games Houston has played have come against the league’s best offense — dating back to their matchup in the AFC Divisional Round in January. On that night, the eventual Super Bowl champions scored 51 points and tallied 434 total yards. Eight […]

In the season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans, boos were heard as the two teams locked arms to show racial unity. Texans defensive end JJ Watt who was right in the middle of the action, couldn’t grasp the reason behind these boos. Per NFL reporter James Palmer, Watt saw nothing […]