PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Could there be a Watt reunion in Pittsburgh next season?
The Houston Texans are reportedly releasing JJ Watt.
READ MORE: PPG Paints Arena Welcomes Back Pittsburgh Penguins FansIan Rapoport first reported the news on Twitter.
The #Texans are releasing star JJ Watt, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 12, 2021
Watt also posted a video statement on Twitter.
“I have sat down with the McNair family and asked them for my release, and we have mutually agreed to part ways at this time,” Watt said.
Houston, I wanted you to hear this directly from me… pic.twitter.com/YqT3P6Lb6l
READ MORE: 2 Flown To Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Westmoreland County— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 12, 2021
“I’m excited and looking forward to a new opportunity, but it’s always tough to move on,” Watt said. “Thank you Houston, I love you.”
T.J. Watt is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and brother Derek Watt is a full back for the black and gold.
Following JJ’s release, TJ tweeted a photo of the Rock motioning him to come to Pittsburgh.
https://t.co/HacHLcXJI6 pic.twitter.com/6ACIM6YYOZ
— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) February 12, 2021
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