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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 […]

Although training camp my be in full swing, the Houston Texans have taken a cautious approach with defensive end J.J. Watt so far. It appears to all be part of the plan for head coach Bill O’Brien. Watt has ended three of the last four seasons on injured reserve. According to Aaron Wilson of the […]

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced the NFL to undergo huge changes to their usual routine. Several health and safety protocols are now being mandated in every team facility across the league, including that of the Houston Texans. Star defensive end J.J. Watt bared his thoughts on the new normal to Peter King of Football […]

During the offseason, the Houston Texans have taken a hit on their offensive rotation due to the DeAndre Hopkins trade. However, their formidable defensive line bannered by JJ Watt is looking to improve more heading to the upcoming season. The former Wisconsin Badger shared to Sarah Barshop of ESPN: Like many people this spring and […]

The latest edition of Madden, Electronic Arts’ annual cash cow, releases on August 25. During a boring NFL offseason with limited live sporting events, Madden 21 received some extra attention this year. The game primarily generated waves for its always controversial player ratings. Between rookies always starting with low rankings to some superstars feeling disrespected, […]

JJ Watt was among the extensive group of players in the NFL that questioned the league’s lack of information they’ve provided to players amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs slated to begin training camps on Monday, Patrick Mahomes reacted to Watt’s list of player safety concerns. 🎯 https://t.co/HS21KpfePU — […]

The disparity between the NFL and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) continues to widen as the season opener draws nearer. Multiple marquee players reacted with regards to the way the NFL is currently handling matters in light of the coronavirus pandemic. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees voiced out his disappointment on Twitter: […]

Houston Texans star defensive end JJ Watt is foreshadowing what could be a delay to the 2020 NFL season amid the spiking cases of COVID-19 in the United States. Watt, 31, shared his thoughts on the matter, as rumors are swirling about further delays to the preseason and the regular season, on social media on […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt tried his very best to roast his older brother JJ Watt, but the Houston Texans star had the perfect response. On Wednesday, TJ posted a behind-the-scenes photo of JJ practicing his announcing skills at the set of Ultimate Tag, which the Watt brothers co-host. Of course, the Steelers LB wanted […]

Every year, Madden starts slowly revealing some ratings before their new game is released, and Houston Texans star JJ Watt’s rating has been released. For the last few years, they’ve been doing some top-tens. Those top-tens are going by position. And when Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted out the top-ten “pass rushers” in the game […]

Currently, the NFL is on track to begin the 2020 season on schedule and play it out to completion. That does not mean that things can’t change. And according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt wants the league to remain cautious and flexible about a starting date. Said […]

The NFL is still discussing options on how to protect players during the 2020 season, which could include players wearing face shields during games. J.J. Watt, the All-Pro defensive end of the Houston Texans, is the latest player to speak out against wearing face shields in games. While making an appearance on PFTPM, Watt shared […]

With the NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS all gearing up to return by the end of the month, the NFL has the luxury of having the most time until its 2020 campaign is set to begin. As a result, Houston Texans Pro Bowl pass rusher J.J. Watt believes that it is too early for NFL […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a massive contract extension with the reigning Super Bowl champs on Monday, sticking around Arrowhead Stadium for at least the next 10 years. In response to the headline-grabbing news, Houston Texans star defensive end JJ Watt hyped his teammate, signal-caller Deshaun Watson, as the next QB getting […]

The Houston Texans originated back in 2002 and it was pretty tough sledding for the AFC South franchise at first. Now a perennial playoff team with several division titles to its name, the Texans weren’t always an AFC powerhouse and contenders in the AFC South year in and year out. Taking almost a decade to […]

Several NFL players have already stated that they plan on kneeling during the national anthem for the upcoming season — a movement started by former San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the 2016 season. If his recent Twitter activity is any indication, it appears that Houston Texans star J.J. Watt will be one of […]

The Houston Texans are the NFL’s newest franchise. With their first season coming in 2002, the Texans don’t have nearly the storied history that many other NFL franchises do. As a result, there are a lot fewer options to choose from when looking at the best team in franchise history. And while the 2018 Texans […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien and defensive lineman JJ Watt were among those in attendance at George Floyd’s funeral in Houston on Tuesday, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. There were also services for Floyd in North Carolina and Minnesota. Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis on May 25. […]

The Houston Texans have been a steady presence in the playoffs since drafting J.J. Watt in 2011. With the star defensive end in their fold, the Texans have won the AFC South six times. However, sustaining a deep postseason run has remained elusive for Houston. The franchise has not made it out of the divisional […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald has already won a pair of NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, so it’s no surprise he is considered one of the frontrunners to win another one. As a matter of fact, MGM has Donald listed as the betting favorite to take home the honor in 2020, […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt’s fandom for the UFC has been well-documented through the years. As a result, there has always been plenty of speculation regarding how he would fare making the transition to mixed martial arts. Watt has since shut down any notion of him fighting professionally in the UFC for one specific […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has established himself as one of the face’s of the league over the past decade. But despite having spent the past nine seasons terrorizing opposing quarterbacks as a member of the Texans, Watt doesn’t expect to receive a contract extension anytime soon. From NFL Now: #Texans DE JJ Watt […]

Houston Texans defensive tackle J.J. Watt has spent the entirety of his nine-year career in H-Town. Ideally, he would like to finish his career in Houston, as well. Watt called it his “goal” to retire a member of the Texans on Wednesday, praising the city and fans for the appreciation he has been shown throughout […]

Houston Texans star defensive lineman J.J. Watt was among the athletes who spoke out regarding the death of George Floyd. Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody on Monday night after being pinned down and handcuffed, with an officer kneeling on his neck. A bystander video of the incident clearly showed the officers neglecting Floyd’s complaints […]

The Houston Texans managed to make headlines for all the wrong reasons this offseason when they opted to trade wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. It seems the backlash from the move has not gone unnoticed by defensive end J.J. Watt. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Watt feels the best way to counter the […]

The Houston Texans have made efforts to free up as much cap space as they can this offseason. As a result, it appears defensive end J.J. Watt has taken this into account when pondering his future with the team. Watt currently has two years and $33 million left on his current contract. According to Aaron […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt knows there is a lot of uncertainty heading into the 2020 NFL season, something that he isn’t fond of. Watt said the players have no inside information on how or when the season will take place, and for the most part they only know what is being revealed publicly. […]

NFL star Tom Brady might still be on cloud nine after a sensational birdie from 100-plus yards on Sunday’s “The Match: Champions for Charity.” Now, he wants a showdown with none other than Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt in some Oklahoma drills. All eyes were on Brady and the rest of the foursome who […]

The Houston Texans shocked the NFL world back in March when they traded star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals for a rather minimal return. On Tuesday, Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt was asked about his thoughts on the deal, and while he acknowledged that losing Hopkins is tough, he didn’t offer much […]

Hall of Fame coach Don Shula passed away on Monday, prompting an outcry of memories and recollections about the former Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Colts head coach. One such message in reaction to Shula’s passing was from Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt. Watt, 31, wrote on social media, “The NFL lost a legend […]

Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt is one of the favorites to capture the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award for the 2020 season following last year’s campaign. Last year, Watt suffered a torn pectoral injury limiting him to eight regular-season games—only to return for the AFC South franchise’s two postseason games earlier […]