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J.J. Watt will retire from the National Football League after the 2022, he said.
JJ Watt @JJWattKoa's first ever NFL game. My last ever NFL home game. My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude. It's been an absolute honor and a pleasure.
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He was soaked in the scene after the Arizona loss.
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He got off to a great start when he joined the football team. He was a four-time All-Pro and led the league in sacks twice. His three nominations are tied for the most by any other person.
His career has taken a turn due to a number of injuries.
Watt had back surgery in the summer of 2016 and only made three appearances that year.
Watt started to see a trend. He appeared in 55 games over the course of two years.
✨ Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content Watt was injured before his first year with the Cards ended. He had 16 tackles, one sack and 10 tackles for loss.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheetHow serious does an injury have to be to sideline #AZCardinals DE JJ Watt? Sources say he actual tore his labrum, his bicep, and his rotator cuff — and dislocated his shoulder. Watt was playing some of his best football and helped change the culture for the undefeated AZ team.
He didn't have the kind of longevity some elite pass-rushers enjoyed, but he's a good bet for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Pro Football Hall of Fame @ProFootballHOFFollowing @JJWatt's announcement that he will retire after this season, we can confirm that he'd first be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2028. pic.twitter.com/OQt6sOf66P
His Hall of Fame Monitor score is twelfth highest among defensive ends. All but one of the players ahead of Watt have been elected to the Hall of Fame.
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