Houston Texans Release J.J. Watt
The Houston Texans have made another questionable personnel decision.
The Texans and J.J. Watt announced Friday that the two sides have mutually agreed to part ways and the All-Pro pass rusher will immediately become a free agent.
Houston, I wanted you to hear this directly from me... pic.twitter.com/YqT3P6Lb6l
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 12, 2021
While moving on from the 32-year-old star defensive lineman makes sense for a rebuilding team, it's a confounding move because, instead of trading Watt, the Texans outright released him which means the franchise will get no compensation for him.
The #Texans could have traded JJ Watt and received a solid draft pick. They decided to do it this way, handling their face of the franchise with class. https://t.co/5zZIo7QPdQ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 12, 2021
The Texans — desperate for draft capital — might've been able to get a second- or third-round selection for Watt.
Watt's release comes after there's been plenty of drama in Houston surrounding franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has demanded a trade.
Watson weighed in on Watt's release on Twitter.
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 🙏🏾
— Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) February 12, 2021
Where could Watt land? He'll have plenty of suitors. One destination that might be unlikely, but would be a great story is the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watt's brother, T.J., plays for Pittsburgh.
https://t.co/HacHLcXJI6 pic.twitter.com/6ACIM6YYOZ
— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) February 12, 2021
Other teams that will surely have interest include the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans.
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