JJ Watt and the Texans part ways: What players are saying
From his brothers to his teammates, the sports world is reacting to Watt’s exit from Houston
Vanessa Richardson, KPRC
FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. Watt and the Texans have mutually agreed to part ways, ending the tenure of the face of the franchise and adding another huge change to an offseason filled with upheaval. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File) (Eric Christian Smith, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
His quarterback, Deshaun Watson, sent the following tweet:
Salute to one of the Greatest of All Time @JJWatt I appreciate you for all the work you put in and more importantly the person you are. Any team in the league will be better the day you out on their jersey! 1OVE my brother! MORE Glory 🙏🏾
J.J. Watt to the Steelers? It’s where both of his younger brother’s play. T.J used a GIF of The Rock to indicate he’d like his big brother to join them in Pittsburgh.
Watt was known to be a mentor to many. His teammate Charles Omenihu thanked him for the guidance:
I can’t Thank you enough for the talks we’ve had the time you’ve taken to help me in the little things for my game all of it. Houston appreciates you bro and all you’ve done for the city. Continue to be you and a great leader for your next team, the HOF awaits love bro. @JJWattpic.twitter.com/7CFTx5yWuu