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J.J. Watt shows gratitude for outpouring of support after announcing retirement
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J.J. Watt shows gratitude for outpouring of support after announcing retirement

  • CHRIS DOYLE
  • Jan 1, 2023
  • Jan 1, 2023 Updated Aug 9, 2024

Wisconsin native J.J. Watt took the time Friday to share thank you messages with the fans, fellow players and more who celebrated his NFL career. Here's what he wrote.

😂😂😂

We had some great battles over the years, yet I was never able to get one. You’re just too damn good.

Appreciate ya brother 🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

watching you grow as a player and a person these past two years has been nothing short of a joy. Can’t wait to see the next evolution and you know I’m in your corner every step of the way, anything you ever need. No matter how big of a pain in my ass you can be at times 😂

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

appreciate your great work all these years Baldy. Keep it up, I look forward to continuing to tune in!

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

having to play against either of you two felt a lot like this… pic.twitter.com/LbRXRs9ZaZ

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

Thank you Michele! It has been an absolute pleasure. 🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

Far too kind @JeromeSolomon. Thank you for the generous words, I truly appreciate them 🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

Appreciate you bro! Was truly an honor to compete on the same field as you! 🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

I bet you know a guy! I see you getting the DC gig!! You deserve it bro. Absolutely loved taking the field with you and can’t wait to watch your defense play this year. Miss you brother!

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

It’s been an honor to share a locker room with you brother. A great player and even better man. Looking forward to these last 2.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

Haha what a photo!! It’s been a pleasure brother, loved sharing the field with you!

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

Thank you for all of your help, kindness & friendship over the years Amy. None of it goes unnoticed or unappreciated!

🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

Appreciate ya brother! It was a privilege to take the field with you. I’ll never forget seeing you fly to the ball or call for a cold towel after a training camp set 😂😂

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

Forever grateful for Kub. 🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

Thank you for all your great work Jake. You’re an absolute legend.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

you’re too kind brother. It’s been an honor and a pleasure to share the field with you, but more importantly I’m thankful for your friendship.

🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

I can’t wait to spend more time with Logan & Brayden!

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

an honor to have taken the field with you brother

🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

Appreciate ya brother and thankful to call you a friend. 🙏🏼

(Still trying to find a way to make you pay for that onside kick…)

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

enjoyed competing against you brother. 🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

pic.twitter.com/zeHGMTcJxS

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

pic.twitter.com/CVAI0RBycT

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

thank you my friend. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/9jMUnTvEH0

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

thank you brother. Right back at you. pic.twitter.com/SJKOJS7K7d

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

All-Time League.

Thank you for changing my life forever and allowing me to live my dream.

🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

pic.twitter.com/dQCmBVebw9

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 31, 2022

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