JJ Watt, a hero on and off the field, announces his farewell to the Houston Texans with category

The defensive lineman, who raised more than $ 40 millions dollars after Hurricane Harvey, will end his career in another team

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JJ Watt , perhaps the most respected man in the entire NFL for his work on and off the field of play, leaves the Houston Texans , the team of which has been the biggest star in its history .

The mighty defensive lineman, author of 101 quarterback sacks and three-time winner of the NFL Defender of the Year award , announced his agreement with the Texans to leave. He did so through a video in which he expressed his love and appreciation for Houston. Watt had asked the franchise to let him go.

Houston, I wanted you to hear this directly from me… pic.twitter.com/YqT3P6Lb6l

– JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 12, 2021

Came here ago 10 years when he was a Wisconsin boy who had never been to Texas. And now I can’t imagine my life without Texas , ”said Watt, from 31 year old. “I am excited to seek a new opportunity and have been working extremely hard. But at the same time it is always difficult to leave. And I want you to know that I love you, I appreciate you. ”

While Watt has built his huge legacy as a football player by being considered one of the greatest defensive linemen of all times, has been his work outside of sport has led him to become a hero of Houston and Texas .

In the summer of 2017, Watt led a campaign to raise money to help to the victims of the devastating Hurricane Harvey in the Houston area. A year later, the collection had exceeded $ 41 millions of dollars, money with which hundreds of houses were built or reconstructed and millions of meals were delivered to people in need.

Hurricane Harvey Relief:

One Year Update pic.twitter.com/eSiOG4TT12

– JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 27, 2018

This earned him the prestigious Walter Payton Trophy for Man of the Year in 2017.

Even though Watt has dealt with some serious injuries in recent years, he says he still has good seasons left in the tank. His departure from Houston responds to his interest in playing for a contending team; The Texans are facing a rebuild with a new coach, plus star quarterback Deshaun Watson wants to be traded. team.

His brother TJ Watt, star linebacker of the Pittsburgh Steelers , published this Friday a video of the fighter The Rock that is like an invitation to join him in the steel team, where he also plays the another Watt brother, Derek, who plays fullback.

https://t.co/HacHLcXJI6 pic.twitter.com/6ACIM6YYOZ

– TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) February 26, 2021

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