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Feb 15, 2021
Can it happen? And should it?
Financially, signing Watt would present a major fiscal challenge unless he’s willing to play for the ultimate hometown discount. But what if Watt wants to play for something at least close to market value, which one high-ranking team executive pegged to be in the $10 million to $12 million range? Would he be worth the additional financial gymnastics required to not just get beneath the cap but to add Watt to the payroll?
On the surface, the answer might be no.
By the official league stats, Watt had only five sacks, 17 quarterback hits and two forced fumbles in 16 games last season. For context:
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Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Matt Johnson | Last updated 2/14/21
The Green Bay Packers have a history of signing a future Hall of Fame defensive player at least once a decade. With J.J. Watt now a free agent, the Wisconsin native might continue that trend this offseason.
Watt received interest from across the NFL the moment he became a free agent. While the three-time Defensive Player of the Year is expected to relax this weekend before weighing his options, the suitors are already lining up. Thanks to his immediate release, the 31-year-old can sign before NFL free agency opens, and the team that lands him won’t be affected by draft-pick compensation.