- Watt, Texans ‘mutally’ agree to split in more team upheaval
- Three-time Defensive Player of the Year is face of franchise
- Watt reportedly requested trade, following star QB Watson
JJ Watt and the Houston Texans split Friday, ending the tenure of the face of the franchise and adding further turmoil to an offseason of upheaval.
“I have sat down with the McNair family and I have asked them for my release and we have mutually agreed to part ways at this time,” Watt said in a video on social media Friday.
Houston, I wanted you to hear this directly from me… pic.twitter.com/YqT3P6Lb6l
Salute to one of the Greatest of All Time @JJWatt I appreciate you for all the work you put in and more importantly the person you are. Any team in the league will be better the day you out on their jersey! 1OVE my brother! MORE Glory