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What does J.J. Watt's return mean for the team?
J.J. Watt's return will affect the Cards in the playoffs. (0:54)
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J.J. Watt was designated to return from injured reserve on Friday.
Watt can be activated to the 53-man roster at any time during the next three weeks or at the end of the 21-day period. He can start practicing with the team on Friday.
If the team makes the playoffs, Watt could be back for a game or two.
Watt injured his shoulder in a Week 7 game against his former team. He had surgery on his shoulder and was seen in a sling on the sideline during games, but he has been more active in the past month or so.
During the week leading up to the Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Watt was on the field doing individual pass-rushing drills while using the goalpost pad to mimic an opposing lineman.
