Houston Texans star pass rusher J.J. Watt posted a cryptic tweet on Twitter as many speculate whether he will return from injury this season:
It’s not over though.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 19, 2019
Watt suffered a torn pectoral muscle during the team's Week 8 win over the Oakland Raiders that was expected to keep him out for the rest of the season. Recently, Texans head coach Bill O'Brien hinted at the possibility of Watt's return during the postseason if the Texans earn a spot.
Before getting injured, Watt sacked the quarterback four times to go along with 15 tackles. In nine seasons with the Texans, Watt has accumulated 96 sacks, 158 tackles for loss, and 23 forced fumbles. Watt is a five-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro.
Watt signed a six-year, $100 million contract that is slated to keep him in Houston until the 2022 season, when he will become an unrestricted free agent.
Watt is very tied into the Houston community with many charitable actions in the area, along with a plethora of fans who support one of the most talented pass rushers in the NFL.
While Watt is a menace on the field, it is becoming more of a problem for the 30-year-old to stay on the field. Along with the torn pectoral muscle, Watt also suffered a tibial plateau fracture in 2017 and a herniated disc in his back in 2016.
It may be a risk to continue to keep Watt on salary for the Texans based on this injury history, but he's going to fight to return this season and to continue playing in the future.
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