Sometimes when you are late into a Sunday afternoon watching the Red Zone Network, you see a random player on your screen you didn't think played anymore. He's wearing an unfamiliar uniform. Maybe you only catch a glimpse of him when the camera pans the sideline bench. And you think, "Wait.He's still playing?!"J.J. Watt retired this offseason at just the right time. He played all sixteen games and recorded 12.5 sacks, his first double-digit season since 2018. He made two sacks in his final game ...

Retired defensive lineman J.J. Watt said that he's not interested in joining the Houston Texans' coaching staff under new head coach DeMeco Ryans, whom Watt spent the 2011 season with as a player in Houston. Watt retired after the 2022 season after 10 years with the Texans and two for the Arizona Cardinals, leaving speculation that he might rejoin the Texans as a coach. "[If Ryans asks], I'll pop in and talk to the boys, and I'll watch practice, and I'll talk to them, but no, I have no interest ...

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt announced on his Twitter account on Tuesday that the 2022 season will be his last in the NFL. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year will finish his career on the road against the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. He has 111.5 career sacks since entering the league in 2011, including 9.5 this year with the Cardinals. Watt is one of three players in NFL history to win Defensive Player of the Year three times, joining Lawrence Taylor and Aaron ...

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (calf, heart) is officially active for Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers. On Sunday morning, Watt personally announced that he went into atrial fibrillation this past Wednesday, had his heart "shocked back into rhythm" on Thursday, and will play this week. The 33-year-old has amassed three tackles and two sacks through two games this season.

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (calf, illness) is expected to play in Week 4 despite being listed as questionable, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 33-year-old has appeared in two games this season, registering three tackles and two sacks. His presence should impact Baker Mayfield and the opposing Carolina Panthers offense.

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) is officially active for Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Watt had been listed as questionable and is now cleared to make his 2022 debut on Sunday. Still, he is expected to have a reduced role in his first game back from injury. For what it's worth, the 33-year-old registered 16 tackles, one sack, and one fumble forced in 2021.

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) is expected to be active in Week 2, but he'll be on a pitch count, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Watt missed last Sunday's season opener and was listed as questionable heading into this weekend. The 33-year-old played in just seven games last season due to injury, racking up one sack, one fumble recovery, and 16 tackles.

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. He has been dealing with a calf injury and was held out of the regular season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 33-year-old did not practice Wednesday and is hopeful of playing in Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders. "It was a good day of work, a good first day back out there (at practice). I'll get some more tomorrow and then go from there," said Watt. The former Houston Texan is ...

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) was forced to miss practice on Wednesday after being sidelined in Week 1. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury stated that the team would not expect to have a clear idea of Watt's availability until later in the week. The Cardinals were one of only three teams to not record a sack last Sunday, so Watt's defensive presence was clearly missed. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes took full advantage of the lack of effective pass-rushing as he threw...

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) is inactive for Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The star pass-rusher did not practice this week. His absence, although expected, will hurt the Cardinals' defense in a big clash with the Chiefs. At the same time, the news could bode well for the fantasy values of Patrick Mahomes and the other Kansas City playmakers.