February 14, 2021
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 as one of them, a league source told Sports Illustrated’s Packer Central.
Upon being released by the Texans, Watt has a chance to join a contending team as he is in the latter part of his career. Even though Watt turns 32 years old in March, the All-Pro defensive lineman still has plenty to offer a team that is looking to add some firepower to their defensive front.
Eight possible fits for former Texans star J.J. Watt
Brad Fay is joined by USA Today sports columnist Jarrett Bell to discuss the breaking news of JJ Watt & the Houston Texans mutually agreeing to part ways & where the 3-time defensive player of the year may land next. | February 12, 2021, 6:43 PM
February 12, 2021, 6:43 PM
NFL fans were somewhat taken aback Friday morning with the news the Houston Texans had released J.J. Watt, the greatest defensive player in that franchise’s history.
Watt posted a video on his social media where he explained he asked ownership to release him from the final year of his contract – he was set to earn $17.5 million in 2021 – and the two sides mutually agreed to part ways.
Feb 12, 2021 GREEN BAY, Wis. – As a kid, J.J. Watt attended Green Bay Packers training camp practices and got autographs from some of the players.
Could Watt be one of those players signing the autographs at Packers training camp this summer?
Watt, a native of Pewaukee, Wis., and former University of Wisconsin star, asked for and was given his release from the Houston Texans, a Friday morning NFL bombshell.
“I’m excited and looking forward to a new opportunity, and I’ve been working extremely hard. But, at the same time, it is always tough to move on,” Watt said in a video posted on Twitter.