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Look back as J.J. Watt's stellar NFL career comes to an emotional end
Derek and T.J. Watt wear J.J. jerseys
Man oh man, I wasn’t ready for this this morning.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 8, 2023
Genuinely could not ask for two better brothers.
This means the world to me.
🙏🏼 https://t.co/q56CUOzzyz
Watt tribute video - NFL tweet
A special surprise for @JJWatt before his final game. 🥹❤️#HardKnocks @AZCardinals Wednesdays 10pm ET on @HBOMax pic.twitter.com/vckbVL2qVv
— NFL (@NFL) January 10, 2023
J.J. Watt sendoff video
Was not ready for that whatsoever.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 11, 2023
Truly one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received.
Will cherish it forever. https://t.co/XvRr7PqeRV
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt, center, talks to teammates before his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt warms up before his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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A fan holds a sign for Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt before Watt's final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt high-fives fans before his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt waves to fans before his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt wears a shirt for Damar Hamlin while greeting fans before his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt poses with his wife, Kealia, and their son, Koa, before his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt warms up before his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt stands on the sideline during his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt stands on the sideline during his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt celebrates after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of Watt's final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt during the second half of Watt's final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt signals during the second half of his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt is congratulated by teammates during the second half of his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt waves to the stands during his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt waves to the stands during his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt stands on the field during his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks off the field during his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks off the field during his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt, left, is greeted by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa after Watt's final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt, right, poses with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans after Watt's final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt, left, greets San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy after Watt's final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt holds his son, Koa, on the field after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt holds his son, Koa, next to his wife, Kealia, on the field after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt lifts his son, Koa, in the air on the field after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt carries his son, Koa, on the field after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt waves to the stands after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks off the field after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks off the field after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks off the field after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks off the field after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt leaves the field after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt leaves the field after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt speaks at a news conference after his final NFL game on Jan. 8, 2023, against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.
J.J. Watt final game - NFL films
The final moments of @JJWatt's career. Captured by @NFLFilms.
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2023
Incredible. #HardKnocks pic.twitter.com/R4sdp9KVUq
J.J. Watt appreciation tweet
Sometime in the coming days I’ll find the right words.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 9, 2023
But for right now, all I can say is thank you.
You’ve changed my life forever and I am perpetually grateful.
🙏🏼

