Pittsburgh Steelers’ Watt announces retirement from NFL
Watt retires after 12 seasons in the NFL
Former first overall pick by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft, three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and five-time Pro Bowl selection J.J. Watt has announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons.
Watt, who spent most of his career with the Texans before finishing up with the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers, made the announcement on social media Tuesday morning.
Watt thanks his family, friends, and fans in his retirement announcement
In his retirement announcement, Watt thanked his family, friends, and fans for their support throughout his career.
“It’s been an absolute honor and a privilege to play this game that I love,” Watt wrote. “I’ve met some incredible people and made memories that will last a lifetime.”
Watt also thanked the Steelers for giving him the opportunity to play for them in the final season of his career.
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have played for the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Watt wrote. “It was an honor to wear the Black and Gold and play in front of the best fans in the world.”
- Watt was drafted by the Houston Texans with the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
- He was named Defensive Player of the Year three times (2012, 2014, and 2015).
- He was selected to the Pro Bowl five times (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2018).
- He was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 2010s.
- He was inducted into the Texans’ Ring of Honor in 2022.
Watt’s retirement is a major loss for the NFL. He was one of the most dominant and feared defensive players in the league.
He will be remembered as one of the best defensive players of his generation.
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