The legend of the Texans JJ Watt ends Comeback Talk, excited to start a new role Originally appeared on Sports Athlon.
The former Defensive Star of Houston’s Texans, JJ Watt, will be occupied this fall for several reasons, but he will not play on the grill.
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The 36 -year -old man who had flirted with a to come back Off-And has since retired at the end of the 2022 season, seemed to put these discussions at rest on Wednesday while the Texans closed the mini-camp.
“I always think I can do it [play]Which is a problem, ” Watt told journalists. But with regard to itching to return to the field, Watt clearly indicated that he had passed.
“I certainly have that. I am just comfortable, I am at peace. We soon have our second baby. Life is very beautiful, I am very lucky.”
Former NFL JJ Watt player and former coach Bill Cowher react on the field before the AFC Gamedenny Medley-Imagn Images championship
Not only will Watt have their hands full this fall with a new child, but he will also have a new role with CBS Sports. After two seasons as a studio analyst, Watt will move in the stand as a color commentator alongside the Play-By-Play Ian Eagle voice.
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“Ian is the best,” said Watt. “There is nothing better when you have Ian Eagle as a partner. It is so sweet, so full of mind, so intelligent, balanced. It will make me look good in any situation. I am very lucky to have such a good partner.”
Regarding its new role in the stand, Watt is impatient to start preparing.
“It stretches this muscle, and I love to watch the film during the week,” said Watt. “I love studying players and so it’s just a bit of work.”
It remains to be determined if he will be on the call for the Texans matches, but Watt would be surprised if he was not on the call to a match this fall.
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“I imagine, I mean we [CBS Sports] Having the AFC and the Texans are obviously a draw in the AFC, so we will have it. “”
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This story was initially reported by Sports Athlon On June 12, 2025, where he appeared for the first time.
