J.J. Watt
EDR/DE FA
Tue 12/27/22 10:58 AM

Watt announced Tuesday in a post on his personal Twitter account that the Cardinals' 19-16 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday marked his "last ever NFL home game."
EDGE Analysis
While Watt hasn't explicitly said that he'll be retiring following the 2022 season, his Twitter post seems to imply that that's his plan. Watt's two-year, $28 million contract with Arizona is set to expire this spring, and with injuries having cost him extended time in recent years, the 33-year-old may be motivated to step away from the game coming off a relatively healthy season. Though the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is no longer playing at an All-Pro level, he's remained productive thus far in 2022, accruing 33 tackles, 9.5 sacks, six pass breakups and one forced fumble through 14 appearances.

J.J. Watt
EDR/DE FA
Tue 11/29/22 8:54 PM

Watt tallied two total tackles, one sack and one pass defended in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Watt was on the field for 51 defensive snaps, reaching the 80 percent threshold for the third time this season. He sacked Justin Herbert for an eight-yard loss to end the Chargers' first drive of the game. Watt now has 6.5 sacks on the campaign, four of which have come in his last five contests.

J.J. Watt
EDR/DE FA
Fri 10/7/22 5:44 PM

Watt doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watt was limited Wednesday due to the calf issue that's lingered since before Week 1. He received a veteran day off Thursday, but he was a full-go Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Week 5. The star defensive lineman played a season-high 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 4 and has totaled six tackles, two sacks and three pass defenses across three appearances this season.

J.J. Watt
EDR/DE FA
Thu 10/6/22 6:28 PM

Watt (calf) received a veteran day off Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
One day removed from being limited by the calf issue that's lingered since Week 1 prep, Watt didn't log any activity. He's also one week removed from being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and having his heart shocked back into rhythm. Watt has been listed as questionable ahead of two of his three appearances this season, so there's a decent chance his status won't be shored up by week's end.

J.J. Watt
EDR/DE FA
Wed 10/5/22 7:26 PM

Watt (calf) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watt revealed Sunday morning that he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation last week and had his heart shocked back into rhythm. He still played Week 4 in Carolina and logged his highest snap share (79 percent) of the season. His performance included multiple pass defenses, one of which was picked off by teammate Dennis Gardeck in the fourth quarter and returned to the Panthers' five-yard line. Watt appears as if he'll continue to play through the heart issue, though his practice limitations are being chalked up to the calf injury that's bothered him since Week 1 prep.

J.J. Watt
EDR/DE FA
Sun 10/2/22 2:39 PM

Watt (calf/illness) is active for Sunday's game in Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
A calf injury has followed Watt throughout the campaign, but he revealed Sunday morning on his personal Twitter account that he came down with atrial fibrillation Wednesday and had his heart shocked Thursday to get it back into rhythm. Despite the combination of health concerns, he'll be out there in his typical pass-rushing role for the Cardinals as he looks to extend his sack streak to three games to start the season.

J.J. Watt
EDR/DE FA
Sun 10/2/22 12:50 PM

Watt (calf) said Sunday via his personal Twitter account that he is planning to play Sunday against the Panthers despite having his heart shocked Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Watt is listed on the injury report this week with a calf injury, but it appears that is not the only health issue he is dealing with. Watt's condition certainly sounds worrisome, but it's looking like it will not prevent him from suiting up for Week 4.

J.J. Watt
EDR/DE FA
Fri 9/30/22 3:11 PM

Watt (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watt returned to practice in a limited fashion Friday after logging back-to-back DNPs due to a lingering calf issue. The veteran pass rusher sat out the season opener due to the injury, but he's played at least 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps in each of the last two games, totaling three tackles, two sacks and one pass defense.

J.J. Watt
EDR/DE FA
Thu 9/29/22 5:47 PM

Watt (calf) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Unlike Weeks 2 and 3, when Watt handled some practice reps before being available on both game days, he's yet to mix into drills this week. He has one more opportunity Friday to make an appearance, but even if he doesn't, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is hopeful the pass rusher will be able to play Sunday in Carolina, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.

J.J. Watt
EDR/DE FA
Thu 9/29/22 11:59 AM

Watt (calf) was not spotted at the start of Thursday's practice, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watt's status is worth monitoring, as if he isn't able to practice in any capacity Friday it will bode poorly for his chances of suiting up Week 4 versus the Panthers. The veteran has recorded a sack in back-to-back games, and he played over 60 percent of defensive snaps in each contest.