VIDEO: Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt gets emotional as other NFL players, loved ones congratulate him ahead of last game before retirement

‘Truly one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received’

J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans announced his departure from the team on Feb. 12, 2021. He and the McNairs have mutually agreed to part ways. (Bob Levey, Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON – We certainly need to pass the tissue box around after watching this one... (Happy tears, of course!)

Former Houston Texans Allstar, J.J. Watt, has announced his retirement from the National Football League.

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Watt, who is a defensive end, announced his plan to retire in December of last year.

Ahead of his last game playing for the Arizona Cardinals, a coach presented a short video for Watt of his friends and family sending him well wishes on the next chapter of his life.

Some of the special guests included Watt’s parents, his young brothers, and NFL legends Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rogers.

J.J.’s wife, Kealia, who is currently a free-agent American soccer player, was also featured in the video with an appearance from the couple’s firstborn child, Koa.

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Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.

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