Future Hall of Fame defensive end JJ Watt officially has a new team. Watt, who was a free agent after being released by the Houston Texans last month, agreed to a deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

Watt broke the news himself, posting a photo of himself working out in Cardinals gear on Twitter.

The team confirmed the news shortly after in a series of tweets that included photos of Watt landing in Arizona.

“I’m excited to get started,” Watt said after arriving. “Very excited to get started, get to work, get to know the people of Arizona.”

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Watt will earn $31 million during his two-year stay with the Cardinals, and $23 million of that is guaranteed.

JJ Watt asked the Houston Texans to release him after he spent 10 years with the franchise. He said at the time that he wants to go to a team that can give him an opportunity to contend for the Super Bowl.

It is safe to say that Watt will have a tough time achieving this goal with the Cardinals. Even with him on the board, Arizona is still considered the fourth-best team in their division, with the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and LA Rams arguably being in the better position to win.

But Watt did get the money he wanted, so the deal will probably work out for him either way.

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It didn’t take long for JJ Watt to generate interest in his services after being released by the Houston Texans. One of the teams interested in signing Watt is the Cleveland Browns, and it appears that the feeling is mutual.

According to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Watt is “seriously” considering the Browns as his next destination. Cabot’s sources say that the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is attracted by the team’s talented roster and believes he would be able to play for a Super Bowl in Cleveland.

Another thing that entices JJ Watt is the Browns’ cap space. Despite putting a championship as his top priority, the 31-year-old star reportedly also wants to get paid properly.

Watt walked away from a $17.5 million salary when he agreed to part ways with the Texans last week, so he will probably ask for a salary in that range from his new team. The Browns, with $21.7 million in space, can make that happen.

Watt, a five-time Pro Bowler and five-time First-Team All-Pro selectee, has several other teams monitoring him. The Pittsburgh Steelers, where his brother TJ Watt plays, is one frequently mentioned suitor, while the Green Bay Packers are also believed to be interested.

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Things don’t look all that good for Houston Texans at the moment. The franchise that won AFC South four times in the last five years is currently enjoying a disappointing 1-6 start of the 2020 NFL season, has recently fired their general manager and head coach, and is devoided of their first and second-round picks next year.

Many believe that these issues will prompt Texans to head towards a rebuild soon, which would mean a weaker roster and being out of the Super Bowl conversation. While such a scenario might benefit Texans in the long run, it would also mean that some of their main players like J.J. Watt will want to move on.

During a recent chat with reporters, Watt said that he isn’t interested in a rebuild and hinted that he might not finish the career in Houston if the organization decides to head down that path.

“I’m not looking to rebuild,” said Watt when asked whether he believes he’ll retire as a Texan. “I’m looking to go after a championship, and that’s what I want to do. So, whatever is in the best interest of the Houston Texans, that’s in the best interest of myself.”

Since being drafted by Texans in 2011, J.J. Watt emerged as one of the most disruptive forces in the NFL. He racked up 99.0 sacks in his pro career and is on pace to become the fifth-fastest player to reach 100.0 in the history of the league. Watt would most likely get to the mark even quicker if he hadn’t spent significant time on Injured Reserve since 2016.

If Houston really wants to rebuild, then trading Watt would probably be their best option to replenish their draft assets. Despite turning 31 in March and struggling with injuries lately, Watt would definitely have plenty of suitors around the league who would pay top price to get him.

The move could also work for Watt, especially if he joins a Super Bowl contender. He hasn’t advanced past Divisional Playoffs with Houston. 

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Houston Texans have been caught up in a big spending spree lately, having given tackle Laremy Tunsil a record-breaking deal and starting contract negotiations with quarterback Deshaun Watson. Still, Texans’ Pro Bowl defensive end J.J. Watt has no intention to use this situation to secure himself a new deal as well.

Watt currently has two years left on his contract, paying him $15.5 million and $17.5 million in 2020 and 2021, respectively, but neither of them carries any guaranteed money. And while this would be enough for most players to start making demands, Watt opted to take a different route.    

“No, I don’t think that’s necessary,” Watt told Houston Chronicle in a recent chat. “I’m not going to sit here and demand anything. If I asked for an extension or money right now, I think that would be the wrong move.”

Many will agree that J.J. Watt is taking a smart approach with not rushing his extension. While Watt is one of the best defensive players in the league when he’s on the field, the fact is that he wasn’t so often on it in the past four years. After playing every game in his first five seasons in the league, he missed 32 games since 2016 while struggling with various injuries.

Watt likely wants to prove he can remain healthy and have a strong campaign in 2020, which would give him more leverage in future negotiations and allow him to land a potentially record-setting deal.

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Future Hall of Fame defensive end JJ Watt officially has a new team. Watt, who was a free agent after being released by the Houston Texans last month, agreed to a deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

Watt broke the news himself, posting a photo of himself working out in Cardinals gear on Twitter.

The team confirmed the news shortly after in a series of tweets that included photos of Watt landing in Arizona.

“I’m excited to get started,” Watt said after arriving. “Very excited to get started, get to work, get to know the people of Arizona.”

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Watt will earn $31 million during his two-year stay with the Cardinals, and $23 million of that is guaranteed.

JJ Watt asked the Houston Texans to release him after he spent 10 years with the franchise. He said at the time that he wants to go to a team that can give him an opportunity to contend for the Super Bowl.

It is safe to say that Watt will have a tough time achieving this goal with the Cardinals. Even with him on the board, Arizona is still considered the fourth-best team in their division, with the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and LA Rams arguably being in the better position to win.

But Watt did get the money he wanted, so the deal will probably work out for him either way.

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It didn’t take long for JJ Watt to generate interest in his services after being released by the Houston Texans. One of the teams interested in signing Watt is the Cleveland Browns, and it appears that the feeling is mutual.

According to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Watt is “seriously” considering the Browns as his next destination. Cabot’s sources say that the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is attracted by the team’s talented roster and believes he would be able to play for a Super Bowl in Cleveland.

Another thing that entices JJ Watt is the Browns’ cap space. Despite putting a championship as his top priority, the 31-year-old star reportedly also wants to get paid properly.

Watt walked away from a $17.5 million salary when he agreed to part ways with the Texans last week, so he will probably ask for a salary in that range from his new team. The Browns, with $21.7 million in space, can make that happen.

Watt, a five-time Pro Bowler and five-time First-Team All-Pro selectee, has several other teams monitoring him. The Pittsburgh Steelers, where his brother TJ Watt plays, is one frequently mentioned suitor, while the Green Bay Packers are also believed to be interested.

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Things don’t look all that good for Houston Texans at the moment. The franchise that won AFC South four times in the last five years is currently enjoying a disappointing 1-6 start of the 2020 NFL season, has recently fired their general manager and head coach, and is devoided of their first and second-round picks next year.

Many believe that these issues will prompt Texans to head towards a rebuild soon, which would mean a weaker roster and being out of the Super Bowl conversation. While such a scenario might benefit Texans in the long run, it would also mean that some of their main players like J.J. Watt will want to move on.

During a recent chat with reporters, Watt said that he isn’t interested in a rebuild and hinted that he might not finish the career in Houston if the organization decides to head down that path.

“I’m not looking to rebuild,” said Watt when asked whether he believes he’ll retire as a Texan. “I’m looking to go after a championship, and that’s what I want to do. So, whatever is in the best interest of the Houston Texans, that’s in the best interest of myself.”

Since being drafted by Texans in 2011, J.J. Watt emerged as one of the most disruptive forces in the NFL. He racked up 99.0 sacks in his pro career and is on pace to become the fifth-fastest player to reach 100.0 in the history of the league. Watt would most likely get to the mark even quicker if he hadn’t spent significant time on Injured Reserve since 2016.

If Houston really wants to rebuild, then trading Watt would probably be their best option to replenish their draft assets. Despite turning 31 in March and struggling with injuries lately, Watt would definitely have plenty of suitors around the league who would pay top price to get him.

The move could also work for Watt, especially if he joins a Super Bowl contender. He hasn’t advanced past Divisional Playoffs with Houston. 

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Houston Texans have been caught up in a big spending spree lately, having given tackle Laremy Tunsil a record-breaking deal and starting contract negotiations with quarterback Deshaun Watson. Still, Texans’ Pro Bowl defensive end J.J. Watt has no intention to use this situation to secure himself a new deal as well.

Watt currently has two years left on his contract, paying him $15.5 million and $17.5 million in 2020 and 2021, respectively, but neither of them carries any guaranteed money. And while this would be enough for most players to start making demands, Watt opted to take a different route.    

“No, I don’t think that’s necessary,” Watt told Houston Chronicle in a recent chat. “I’m not going to sit here and demand anything. If I asked for an extension or money right now, I think that would be the wrong move.”

Many will agree that J.J. Watt is taking a smart approach with not rushing his extension. While Watt is one of the best defensive players in the league when he’s on the field, the fact is that he wasn’t so often on it in the past four years. After playing every game in his first five seasons in the league, he missed 32 games since 2016 while struggling with various injuries.

Watt likely wants to prove he can remain healthy and have a strong campaign in 2020, which would give him more leverage in future negotiations and allow him to land a potentially record-setting deal.

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