J.J. Watt

The Arizona Cardinals defensive end, who spent the first decade of his NFL career with the Houston Texans, announced Tuesday that the 2022 regular season would ...

You snuck in retirement I see what you did there….it was an honor to play with you bro. But Watt also realized the more he appeared publicly promoting his relief fund the more people would donate. His legacy extends beyond the field. He helped raise more than $37 million, changing my perspective on the impact athletes can make. Always cool when your last memory of watching an elite player is thinking: Damn, he’s still got it. by far the greatest defensive player I ever played with…enjoy retirement Legend 🐐 More money & supplies would come (2/3) Watt on IG on brother J.J. [December 27, 2022] With two games to go, he has 111.5 sacks, 580 tackles, 313 quarterback hits and 27 forced fumbles on his resume. Watt announcing Tuesday AM he is retiring after season

Arizona Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, will retire after the 2022 season, he announced on Tuesday.

and Derek, who play in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Because of his fundraising, he was awarded the 2017 He owns the Texans franchise record for the most career sacks with 101. Watt has two brothers, T.J. [JJ Watt](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/02/football/jj-watt-atrial-fibrillation-spt/index.html), one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, will retire after the 2022 season, he [announced](https://twitter.com/JJWatt/status/1607765508476252160) on Tuesday. [ the Cardinals responded in a tweet.](https://twitter.com/AZCardinals/status/1607793281177645057)

J.J. Watt's plan to retire sparks a question for Eric Edholm: Where would Watt rank among active locks to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

In fact, there's a strong case for Kelce being the most dangerous receiving tight end of all time -- and he's having one of his best seasons this year at age 34, with a career-high 12 TDs and a chance to top his career bests for catches and yards, too. What sets him apart is his rare movement skill for such a massive man (6-foot-5, 320 pounds); he's as much of a force in pass protection as he is getting out in front to pave the run game. It also wouldn't be out of the question to see them face off in the Super Bowl this year, which could make for a few spicy episodes prior to the big game. Smith was named first- or second-team All-Pro for four years running between 2013 and 2016 and was voted to Pro Bowls in each of the past eight seasons in which he logged 11-plus games. But part of the fun -- and the chore -- of the exercise is to find the surest of the sure things and make this list as exclusive as possible. [recently relayed a great anecdote](https://theathletic.com/4005339/2022/12/21/mike-chappell-indianapolis-colts/) that Hall of Fame voter Mike Chappell shared when Chappell was presenting Peyton Manning's case to the other 49 HOF voters, before Manning made it in as part of the Class of 2021. His career receiving TD total (63) is comparably modest, but Jones' average of 88.4 receiving yards per game is No. Miller entered the league the same year as Watt and has been hit with some injuries over his career, but he's been more durable overall. Watt](https://www.nfl.com/players/j-j-watt/) is one of them. But what gives Donald the slightest of edges in our view is the season-to-season consistency. There have been close to 30,000 players in NFL history, with just over 300 of them making it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame so far. Rather, we're saying that Brady is about as certain a Canton bet as there is in the game now, possessing a truly unimpeachable resume.

Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from the NFL at the end of the 2022 season. Watt's news prompted an outpouring of ...

Thanks for the great example on AND off the field. We look forward to welcoming you to the Legends community.— Troy Vincent, Sr. [pic.twitter.com/xRJnCDkD91] [December 27, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/xsjejwcnlt] [December 27, 2022] [https://t.co/alM0DjDzYr] [pic.twitter.com/zCQ8gAq2WS] [December 27, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/wXbDUcHM8B] [December 27, 2022]

Watt has earned more than $129 million over his 12-year career in the NFL. But his legacy spans far beyond the field.

Perhaps his most impressive feat was when he played for the Houston Texans. On Tuesday, star Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt will end his career as the fifth-highest-paid defensive player in the league, earning more than $129 million over his career,

El tres veces Jugador Defensivo del Año anunció su retiro al final de la temporada, dejando una larga lista de recuerdos y actos caritativos.

Watt se ubica en el cuarto lugar de la liga con 111.5 capturas desde que llegó a la NFL en el 2011. A pesar de las lesiones con las que Watt ha lidiado en sus 12 años de carrera en la NFL, sus estadísticas son impresionantes. Como el Jugador Defensivo del Año reinante en el 2016, Watt se sometió a cirugía para reparar una hernia de disco en su espalda en julio, lo que le obligó a perderse el campamento de entrenamiento y la pretemporada. Aunque su número total de capturas se vio obstaculizado por las lesiones --Watt está en la posición N° 26 de todos los tiempos-- cuando jugaba era productivo. Lideró con el ejemplo en el gimnasio y se convirtió en un mentor para cualquiera que pasara por su casillero, en especial para sus compañeros de la línea defensiva. Decidió firmar con Arizona, en parte, debido al potencial que mostraron los Cardinals después de la temporada del 2020, que incluyó la posibilidad de llegar lejos en los playoffs detrás de lo que alguna vez fue una de las mejores ofensivas de la NFL. Los 60 pases bateados en su carrera son fácilmente la mayor cantidad en la NFL desde que llegó a la liga en el 2011. En dos años con los Cardinals, su impacto se sintió en el vestidor, sobre todo en la defensiva. La recaudación de fondos comenzó con un video simple en redes sociales, en el que pedía, "Lo que sea que puedan donar, por favor donen para ayudar a estas personas". Esta temporada, Watt ha enfrentado dobles marcas en el 37 por ciento de las veces que presiona al quarterback, el porcentaje más alto entre los cazamariscales de la NFL. El veterano de 33 años de edad es uno de tres jugadores en ganar tres veces el premio al Jugador Defensivo del Año de la NFL. E incluso cuando sus golpes no le dejaban con la nariz sangrando, el respeto que los equipos rivales tenían por Watt se reflejaba en la manera en que se defendían contra él.

TEMPE, Arizona, EE.UU. (AP) — J.J. Watt pudo haber tenido una presencia aterradora en el campo de fútbol americano, cazando a los quarterbacks rivales con ...

Se marchó en 2021 como una de las figuras más queridas en la historia deportiva de la ciudad. Sports Radio 610, la radiodifusora emblemática de los Texans, estableció una línea telefónica para recibir mensajes de despedida dirigidos a Watt. Las lesiones derivaron en que sus números desmejoraran durante la última mitad de su trayectoria. Tras una brillante trayectoria colegial con Wisconsin, fue elegido en la primera ronda del draft de 2011, y lució dominante de 2012 al 15. “Fue el primer partido de Koa en la NFL y mi último partido como local. En contraste, Watt era favorito de los aficionados, con quienes se mostraba amable.

Futbolista, jugadora del USWNT, esposa y madre. Conoce a Kealia Ohai, pareja de J.J. Watt de los Arizona Cardinals, que anunció su retiro de la NFL.

El 2 de junio de este año, la pareja compartió que estaba esperando un hijo, que nació el 23 de octubre. En octubre de 2016, Kealia confirmó que estaba en una relación con el jugador de la NFL, J. “El primer juego de la NFL de Koa. Watt de los Arizona Cardinals, que anunció su retiro de la NFL. Watt, defensive end de los Arizona Cardinals, anunció su retiro de la NFL en un post en redes sociales junto a su familia. Conoce a Kealia Ohai, pareja de J.J.

Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of the 2022 season. "My heart is filled with nothing but love and ...

[work raising money for the Houston community](https://www.nfl.com/news/j-j-watt-all-in-on-effort-to-help-houston-after-hurricane-harve-0ap3000000839003) in the wake of Hurricane Harvey was unparalleled. Watt is one of two players with multiple receiving TDs and pick-six's in his career in the Super Bowl era (also HOF [Deion Sanders](/players/deion-sanders/)). With two games remaining in his legendary career, Watt has 111.5 total sacks, 580 tackles, 27 forced fumbles, 69 passes defensed and two regular-season INTs. He is one of three players since 1982 with 100-plus sacks and six-plus total TDs in his career (also HOF But when he was on the field, Watt made his presence felt. In his first five seasons, the Wisconsin product tallied 74.5 sacks, 15 forced fumbles, an INT, and 299 tackles while earning three Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt announced Tuesday that this will be his final NFL season.

He also is the only player to record 20-plus sacks in multiple seasons (2012, 2014). He's one of four players to have 100 career sacks and five touchdowns. Watt](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13979/jj-watt) announced in a tweet Tuesday morning that he will retire after this season. He is first in batted passes, second in fumble recoveries and tied for third in forced fumbles during that time. His initial goal was to raise $100,000, he said recently on Twitter. He is one of three Watt brothers to play in the NFL. He'll walk away as one of the most dominant defensive players of his generation and a likely first-ballot Hall of Famer. My last ever NFL home game. [Von Miller](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13976/von-miller), [Cameron Jordan](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13971/cameron-jordan) and [Chandler Jones](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14927/chandler-jones) -- who have more sacks than him. "Koa's first ever NFL game. [Atlanta Falcons](/nfl/team/_/name/atl/atlanta-falcons) and [San Francisco 49ers](/nfl/team/_/name/sf/san-francisco-49ers). [Aaron Donald](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16716/aaron-donald) and Lawrence Taylor.

Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, will leave the game as one of the best at his position ever.

[pic.twitter.com/xRJnCDkD91] [December 27, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/OQt6sOf66P] [December 27, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/xsjejwcnlt] [December 27, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/2mAQgBMw3a] [December 27, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/ijpuHLpPV6] [December 27, 2022] [https://t.co/alM0DjDzYr] [pic.twitter.com/zCQ8gAq2WS] [December 27, 2022] Here are some of the best reactions: Watt made his mark in the NFL both on and off the field, earning honors for both. [Arizona Cardinals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ARI/arizona-cardinals/) defensive end [J.J. [pic.twitter.com/wXbDUcHM8B] [December 27, 2022] My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude. Watt](/nfl/players/1631198/j-j-watt/) [essentially announced his retirement](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cardinals-j-j-watt-hints-he-will-retire-after-2022-nfl-season-its-been-an-absolute-honor/) after the 2022 season.

If you like football, you probably heard Tuesday's news. Arizona Cardinals defensive end and Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt is hanging up the cleats at the ...

He definitely averaged at least two points per game, and there’s no reason to believe he wouldn’t be able to do the same in the NHL now at 33 years old. Watt would certainly make up for the lost ground. And that makes sense since he used to be the general manager for the Wild (before they fired him). Much like Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and some of the other elite hockey players in the world, J.J. And those teeth! Granted, when you look at his Elite Prospects page, he has exactly zero statistics logged from his stint with the Wisconsin AAA 14U team during the 2001-02 season. Seeler, Nic Deslauriers, Louie Belpedio and former Flyers legend Gerry Mayhew all played for the Wild. He’d earn the Wells Fargo Great Check of the Game on a nightly basis. However, he unfortunately will not have an opportunity to compete for a Super Bowl as the Cardinals have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Watt does, in fact, have an Smarts and skills only go so far for this Flyers club. At this point, you might be wondering what J.J.

J.J. Watt came to the Arizona Cardinals as a real-life superhero. He did not disappoint before announcing his retirement.

He has given a lot to the Cardinals in two seasons, more than I ever expected — maybe more than he ever expected. He did that at a time when Cardinals fans are suffering with embarrassment, loyalty and identity issues; where collective pride is waning; and where the past 20 games have caused great attrition for everyone. He did the Cardinals another favor on Sunday. Watt’s retirement comes before the final two road games, in the dying light of a failed regime. He did so after his final game at State Farm Stadium, following a stellar performance against Tom Brady on Sunday Night Football. He drank beers with fans at a dive bar in Scottsdale.

Labor 2: Join Lawrence Taylor and Aaron Donald as the only NFL players to win three Defensive Player of the Year awards.

With you in the building these past two years JJ, I feel as if the spirit of Pat Tillman is alive and well. You made certain that all of the employees in the building feel respected and honored to be a part of the entire team. For believing in all of us. You reach out to them, most of whom are complete strangers and you offer to lend your personal and financial support. By your own words, you are still bring “THE JUICE.” Or are you still doing what you need to do as a professional and a as a man? “OK now is about a test of —- how you are as a professional —- and how you are as a man. Most veteran NFL players are weakened by “time and fate”, as poet Alfred Lord Tennyson would say. Well, Captain, your off-season dedication is paying off big-time, because you are leaving the game you love at the top of your game. Inside the Cardinals’ facilities you created a second home for yourself. You, as much as any NFL player I have ever rooted for, understands how vital it is to interact and communicate with the fans. He was that example to me and so many others!

Long Since Decided, J.J. Watt Retiring From 'Unbelievable Ride' Of NFL Career. Cardinals defensive end 'lived out a dream' of 12-year career. Dec 28, 2022 at 04 ...

"Him and The Rock would be a good team." "He was high off his ass," Watt said with a smile. "That's part of the reason it's time to walk away, because I don't want all my energy to go to that anymore," Watt said. "And that hurt." "But I literally lived out a dream that millions of people would kill for, that anybody would love." Some teammates knew too, that this season was going to be Watt's last as a player and he would be retiring.

After stunning the world Tuesday with his retirement announcement, Cardinals standout defensive lineman J.J. Watt explained his decision on Wednesday.

Watt will walk away from the NFL in a couple of weeks with a career of which he can be plenty proud. I think that's honestly part of the reason that it's time to walk away because I don't want all my energy to go to that anymore. "But the wins and the losses of every single week and the energy and the force that I put into every single week and the preparation has never changed. I may not have a trophy, but I'm doing alright and I'm extremely thankful." That was heavy on me for a very long time, but then I also was given perspective at point to say, look back and think about if you were a child what you accomplished and if you'd be proud of it and if you'd be thankful for it. Watt became a father in October when he and his wife, Kealia Ohai Watt, welcomed their son, Koa, into the world. I have a job that anybody would love. ](https://twitter.com/nflfilms/status/1346506627239845888) What Watt might not have yet realized was that it was all but a waste of one of his final seasons, too. But I literally lived out a dream that millions of people would kill for. It's always been easy to identify what motivates Watt to continue playing, even after suffering a herniated disc, a tibial plateau fracture, a torn pectoral and a number of other fairly serious injuries throughout his career. But I'm very happy and am very at peace with it." I've put so much into the game and the wins and the losses, the mental stress and passion that comes with it, it just weighs on you.