‘An Absolute Honor’: J.J. Watt Makes Shocking Announcement He’s Retiring From The NFL
J.J. Watt, Arizona Cardinals star, made a shocking announcement about his retirement on Tuesday.
The NFL star tweeted To his 5.6 million followers, a photo of him holding his baby son Koa and his wife Kealia Watt after Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-16 in overtime.
“Koa’s first ever NFL game,” Watt tweeted. “My last ever NFL home game.”
“My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude,” He concluded. “It’s been an absolute honor and a pleasure.”
Koa’s first ever NFL game.
Last ever NFL home game.
My heart is full of love and gratitude. It’s been an absolute honor and a pleasure.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 27, 2022
News of Watt’s retirement comes after the Cardinals failed to add another win to their season. The Arizona team’s record now stands at 4-11.
Watt’s 12-year NFL career beginning in 2011 took him from the Houston Texans, where he spent the majority of his career as one of the top defensive players in the league, before signing in 2021 with the Cardinals before the season, ESPN noted.
The Cardinals’ defensive lineman According to the outlet, he was awarded Defensive Player-of-the Year three times during his time with the Texans. He is one of three players who have managed this; Lawrence Taylor and Aaron Donald were the other two. ESPN also noted that he is the only player to have 20 or more sacks in multiple seasons.
Watt’s tweet that he was walking out of the game was quickly followed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame stating that Watt would be eligible for the 2028 class.
“Following [J.J. Watt]’s announcement that he will retire after this season, we can confirm that he’d first be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2028,” It was a tweet.
These are the following @JJWattWe can confirm that after the announcement by ‘that he would retire at the end of this season, we can confirm that his eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be in 2028. pic.twitter.com/OQt6sOf66P
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) December 27, 2022
His wife and he welcomed their first child together, Koa James in October. People noted.
“Love and happiness have reached heights we never even knew existed,” Watt shared his thoughts on Instagram at the same time. “Koa James Watt 10.23.22.”
J.J. & Keila, a professional football player, will celebrate their 3rd wedding anniversary in February.
Watt will be remembered also for his contributions to the world of television. off-the-field support The outlet stated that his foundation, which he started in 2010, raised over $37 million for Hurricane Harvey victims.
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