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J.J. Watt stunned by surprise badger gift and fans join the fun

  • CHRIS DOYLE
  • Jan 5, 2023
  • Jan 5, 2023 Updated Aug 9, 2024

Just days away from his final NFL game, former University of Wisconsin star J.J. Watt received a package with a reminder of his Badger State roots. See how fans responded. 

I have received a lot of wild fan mail over the years.

This package that arrived today is certainly being added to the list. pic.twitter.com/dxBi0rTwHE

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 5, 2023

I thought it was real lol

— Charles James II (@CJDeuce_) January 5, 2023

pic.twitter.com/3H5ret1i2c

— Ben Bliklen (@benbliklen) January 5, 2023

At first glance thought it was an opossum, good to see it’s a badger 😂

— Joe Schneider (@fcancer) January 5, 2023

pic.twitter.com/NyTOhD6Nq9

— Taylor Hemness (@taylorhemness) January 5, 2023

Sackie!

— Rose Carol (@RoseCarol3) January 5, 2023

Taxidermy for the win!

— Richie Bratton (@richiebratton) January 5, 2023

Now I want a taxidermy badger. 🤤🤤🤤

— shawnmichael (@smsnider85) January 5, 2023

For the office I am guessing.

— Mike Mojo (@thenalett) January 5, 2023

Was just scrolling through my feed and had to stop and look because at first, I thought it was alive it looks so realistic.

— Jim Adkins (@TheJimAdkins) January 5, 2023

pic.twitter.com/tZwTLAwVAe

— Mary Agacki💚💛🧀🦌🏀🏈⚾️ (@AgackMary) January 5, 2023

Badger Badger!

— Jolyn Villa (@jojomke88) January 5, 2023

Now the question is does someone with the Cardinals screen your mail or is there a reaction shot of your opening a box and just seeing claws?

— Andrew Mertig (@andrewmertig) January 5, 2023

pic.twitter.com/uAQpmPrqpX

— SteveinTexas (@Texas_Steve_Wis) January 5, 2023

Good on you JJ, welcome to an exclusive brotherhood pic.twitter.com/bVz4cPJ9np

— Michael Brennan (@mfbrennan1) January 5, 2023

Let me thank you for all of the great years in the League. Your intensity and passion were one of a kind. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/EyI8ZknJNj

— Jeff Thompson (@Dubweizer) January 5, 2023

Excellent use of “wild fan mail”

— JT Pearson (@JTPearsonNFL) January 5, 2023

Definitely put this in someone's locker under some clothes.

— Josh Chavis (@JoshChavis65) January 5, 2023

Gross.. I don’t like it. I do like Bucky, though.

— LittleWisco (@scoutymachugh) January 5, 2023

Oh no not Bucky! pic.twitter.com/UTaQ9pRqu0

— LCSquire (@Lcs1321) January 5, 2023

I can’t wait to see the reaction when you introduce it to the pups. 😂 Although, I’m guessing someone may not allow it in the house. 🤔😉😁

— Jennifer Evans (@cjntsmom) January 5, 2023

I hate to badger you about it, but did you name him Bucky? 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

— Ryan Bartholomee (@RyanBartholomee) January 5, 2023

pic.twitter.com/iMH3OkHPRb

— Jenn (@jll583) January 5, 2023

Now I know what I’m gonna send to @_TJWatt. Awesome. Thanks for the inspiration, JJ. pic.twitter.com/KxZlsLAa1r

— john walker iv (@realjohnwalker) January 5, 2023

I just hate it when someone else gets the gift that I was going to give you!

— Derek Hollingsworth (@dhnthahouz) January 5, 2023

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