J.J. Watt Returns to Houston for a Special Family Moment
Before broadcasting Sunday’s game between the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars, CBS Sports announcer J.J. Watt, 36, shared a heartfelt moment on the field at NRG Stadium with his 3-year-old son, Koa. Watt played for Houston for 10 seasons, making the occasion deeply meaningful.
“It was the best. This was such a cool morning for me to have my wife, Kealia, and my son, Koa, out on the field. Obviously, so many memories in this building, so many great throwbacks, and to see him [Koa] run into that end zone, the same one I’ve run into before, just unbelievable feeling this morning.”
Watt’s Career Highlights with the Texans
- Selected 11th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft as a first-round pick from Wisconsin.
- Named Defensive Player of the Year three times during his Houston tenure.
- Earned First-team All-Pro honors five times.
Later Career Challenges and Health Issues
After the 2020 season, Watt requested his release from the Texans and signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. In 2021, he suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery. The following year, Watt faced another health challenge when he revealed in October 2022 that he experienced atrial fibrillation and “had my heart shocked back into rhythm.”
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Author's summary: J.J. Watt’s return to Houston brought touching family memories at NRG Stadium, underscoring his remarkable career and resilience through health challenges.