NFL great JJ Watt announced he would be retiring from football after the season in a social media post Tuesday morning.
JJ Watt has a long list of accomplishments to his name:
- 3x Defensive Player of the Year
- Walter Payton Man of the Year
- 7x All-Pro
- 2x Leader du Sack
- 2010s NFL All-Decade Team
In a few years, we may add a Hall of Famer to this list when Watt is dedicated to the immortality of football. Canton is surely waiting for him, and Watt is retiring playing some of his best games for the Arizona Cardinals. His brothers TJ and Derek remain in the league and form one of the greatest football families the NFL has ever known.
Watt has 9.5 sacks on the year, and could surely finish in double-digit sack count for the first time since 2018. The historic Houston Texans star signed with the Cardinals after the 2020 season, and will end his career on the way to San Francisco.
JJ Watt announced his retirement on social media.
A Twitter post from Watt on Tuesday morning broke the news. Watt’s wife, family and newborn baby Koa were featured in the post. It’s safe to say that Watt has a lot to do in life after football, and a break could do him good as he helps his wife, Kealia Watt, raise Koa.
“My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude. It was an absolute honor and pleasure,” Watt wrote.
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JJ Watt is going to retire among the all-time greats in his position, and on the defensive side of the ball in general. At his peak, Watt was borderline impossible to block. Watt made 20.5 sacks in the 2014 regular season, which was arguably his best as a professional.
Never forget that the Jaguars picked Blaine Gabbert just one pick before Watt in 2010.
At 33, Watt can play for a few more years if he wants. He would arguably be one of the best defensive free agents available this season.
There’s nothing quite like retiring at the top.
