J.J. Watt Fantasy

The Arizona Cardinals activated defensive lineman J.J. Watt (hamstring) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday. Watt has been rehabbing his hamstring injury and missed the team's first two preseason games as a result. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if the 32-year-old pass-rusher is held out of the team's final preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, and it remains to be seen if he'll be on the field for Week 1. Watt can still be effective, but it remains to be seen if he'll be more of a situational player in his first season in Arizona. He's no longer a high-end asset in IDP leagues and is an injury concern, but he will have his moments in a strong defense that also includes Chandler Jones and Isaiah Simmons.

Aug. 23rd • 9:01 PM

Free-agent defensive end J.J. Watt announced on Twitter on Monday that he has chosen the Arizona Cardinals as his next team. The Cardinals are giving the star pass-rusher a two-year deal worth $31 million, according to an informed source. The deal includes $23 million guaranteed. The 31-year-old is a five-time Pro Bowler and five-time first-team All-Pro, but he's been hurt by injuries in three of the last five seasons. Watt managed to play in 16 games in his final season in Houston in 2020, recording 52 tackles (14 for loss), 17 QB hits, one interception for a touchdown, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and five sacks. Paired up with Chandler Jones on Arizona's defensive line, the Cardinals Defense will be much more feared with the addition of Watt.

Mar. 1st • 1:39 PM

Free-agent defensive lineman J.J. Watt has received contract offers from multiple teams, according to league sources. The largest offer on the table is believed to be worth between $15 million and $16 million. The Cleveland Browns are one of the teams interested in the pass-rusher, but it's unclear if they have submitted an offer to the five-time Pro Bowler. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year was released by the Houston Texans earlier this month after a decade-long run with the team. Around a dozen teams, including the Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills, expressed interest in Watt shortly after his release. The soon-to-be 32-year-old ranked 15th out of 119 qualified pass-rushers in pass-rush win rate in 2020. Watt has been slowed by injuries in recent seasons, but he can still make a huge impact with any team that signs him.

Feb. 25th • 12:25 PM