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JJ Watt on trade rumors: My goal is still to bring a championship to Houston
HOUSTON – As an NFL deadline looms, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt downplayed rumors Wednesday of his being traded. Watt told reporters that he is still focused on the goal he has had since he joined the Texans in 2011. RELATED READ: JJ Watt among Texans that could be traded as NFL deadline looms“My goal since I got here was to bring a championship to the city of Houston,” Watt said. That’s what I’m working towards today, and that’s what I’m working towards tomorrow.”Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson also minimized the trade chatter. “Nobody’s going anywhere,” Watson told reporters.