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J. J. Watt

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J. J. Watt is a retired American defensive end who played twelve seasons in the National Football League for the Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals. A first round pick of the Texans in 2011 after college football at Central Michigan and Wisconsin, he received the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year Award three times in his first five seasons and also caught three touchdown passes on offense in 2014. He holds the Texans franchise records for sacks and forced fumbles and is regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in league history. After retiring in 2022 he became a broadcaster with CBS Sports.

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    born March 22, 1989
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    is an American former professional football player
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    is an American former professional football player
  • Competed In: National Football League, Lead, competition
    a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons
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    for the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals
  • On The Roster Of: Arizona Cardinals, Lead, team
    for the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals
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