After Asking To Leave, Houston Texans Agree To Release Defensive End J.J. Watt
After a decade, the J.J. Watt era in Houston has come to an end. On Friday, the Texans released the 31-year-old pass rusher.
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After a decade, the J.J. Watt era in Houston has come to an end. On Friday, the Texans released the 31-year-old pass rusher.
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"While the timing may be unusual, this decision was made in the best interest of the organization in our quest to build a championship team," said a statement from owner Cal McNair.
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