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J.J. Watt | Defensive Lineman

Team: Houston Texans
Age / DOB:  (24) / 3/22/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 288
College: Wisconsin
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Texans LE J.J. Watt revealed that he played the entire 2012 season with multiple torn ligaments in his elbow.
Watt suffered the injury early in training camp. Instead of undergoing surgery, Watt popped the elbow back in and played with a left-arm brace all year. "All the ligaments in there were torn, they were all gone," said Watt. "(I’m) looking forward to a 100 percent full healthy season." It's scary to think Watt won NFL Defensive Player of the Year playing at less than full strength. Apr 4 - 12:45 AM
Source: Houston Chronicle

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J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Texans LE and 2012 NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt stated after the season that he's "still learning what I’m doing out there."

"Just wait ‘til next year," Watt promised. "I’m 23 years old. I’m two years into the league. I’m still learning ... My second year is not going to be my best year in the NFL, I can promise you that." Andre Johnson suggested in December that Watt is on pace to become "probably the greatest Texan to come through here." Expect Watt to attract constant double and triple teams going forward.
Source: houstontexans.com
Mar 3 - 10:27 PM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

J.J. Watt has been named the Associated Press' 2012 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Watt was a near unanimous selection with 49 of a possible 50 votes. He finished first in the NFL with 20.5 sacks and 22 tackles for loss, and obliterated the unofficial records for batted passes (16) and defeats (56). He also led the league in tackles for loss (22), had 76 QB disruptions, and posted a defensive stop on 17.2 percent of his snaps. Texans DC Wade Phillips insists Watt's 2012 season was the "absolute best" of any defensive lineman in NFL history. Broncos linebacker Von Miller is the only other player to receive a vote for the award.
Feb 2 - 8:28 PM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Texans DC Wade Phillips insists DL J.J. Watt's 2012 season was the "absolute best" of any defensive lineman in NFL history.

Phillips has been a defensive line coach, coordinator, or head coach in the NFL since 1976. He will get no argument from us. In addition to his league-lead 20.5 sacks, Watt also obliterated the unofficial records for batted passes (16) and "defeats" in the run game (56). He also led the league in tackles for loss (22), had 76 QB disruptions, and posted a defensive stop on 17.2 percent of his snaps. Watt became the first player to earn a grade of +100.0 in Pro Football Focus' ratings. As dominant as Von Miller and Geno Atkins were in 2012, Watt is the easy choice for defensive player of the year.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Jan 10 - 6:13 PM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

J.J. Watt needs two sacks in the regular season finale to tie the NFL record.

Watt got to Christian Ponder once on Sunday, giving him 20.5 sacks on the season. He's just the ninth player in the history of the league to reach 20 and now has his sights set on Michael Strahan's record, set in 2001. When Watt faced the Colts in Week 15, he racked up three sacks and 10 tackles. He gets them again in Week 17.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 08:51:00 PM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

With three sacks in Thursday's game at Detroit, J.J. Watt now owns the Texans single season record with 14.5.

He trails Aldon Smith by half a sack for the NFL lead. Watt finished the game with four tackles for a loss, five QB hurries, and two passes defended. He's now up to 13 passes defensed on the season. Watt and Von Miller are the leading candidates for defensive player of the year.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 01:31:00 PM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Texans LE J.J. Watt is the first player since Kevin Greene in 1998 to have multiple sacks in each of the first four games in a season.

Since 1982, only eight players have registered more sacks than Watt's 7.5 in their first four games. The NFL's most dominant player was rewarded with AFC Defensive Player of the Month of the month honors. According to numbers compiled by Rotoworld's Evan Silva, Watt has tallied 40 tackles, 12 sacks, 17 QB hits, 16 tackles for loss, nine batted passes and a pick-six over his last eight games. He's been an unholy terror for a Texans defense that doesn't spend much time on the field thanks to an offense that ranks second in the NFL in average time of possession.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 10:57:00 AM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Texans LE J.J. Watt posted 2.5 sacks and four tackles for a loss in the Texans' Week 3 win over the Broncos.

Watt's breakout season continues. Through three weeks, he's terrorized offenses to the tune of 5.5 sacks, 15 tackles and five pass breakups. East of San Francisco, there might not be a better 3-4 end in football.
Source: Denver Post
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 08:31:00 AM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Coach Gary Kubiak said LE J.J. Watt has "had two outings as good as you can possibly have."

Watt has emerged as one of the best defensive players in the league. He's backed up last year's season-ending breakout by posting three sacks, five pass deflections and eight tackles through the first two games of this year. The Broncos are going to have their hands full with this Texans defense on Sunday.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Wed, Sep 19, 2012 10:57:00 AM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Texans LE J.J. Watt had two tackles, 1.5 sacks and two pass deflections that led to interceptions in Sunday's win over the Dolphins.

Watt played with a brace on his left elbow, but it didn't limit him at all. The 2011 first-round pick has the potential to be dominant in Wade Phillips' 3-4 scheme. Over his last three games (including playoffs), Watt incredibly has 17 tackles, five sacks, six quarterback hits, one interception return for a touchdown, and four passes defensed. He's on a tear.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 09:57:00 AM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Texans LE J.J. Watt (elbow) anticipates being 100 percent healthy for Sunday's season opener against the Dolphins.

Watt is also chomping at the bit to tee off on Dolphins rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill. "We're excited to welcome him into the league," Watt said with a grin. The Texans might be the best fantasy defense start for Opening Day.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 02:41:00 PM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Texans LE J.J. Watt (elbow) is expected to resume practicing next week.

Watt will end up missing all four preseason games, although the target date all along has been Week 1. The 11th overall pick in last year's draft, Watt registered 56 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and four pass breakups as a 16-game rookie starter. He's a long-term building block for Houston's up-and-coming defense.
Source: houstontexans.com
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 11:03:00 PM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Texans LE J.J. Watt (elbow) is "100 percent sure" he'll be ready for Week 1.

"Maybe even earlier," Watt said. "We’re going to see on that (returning for a preseason game), but it’s definitely a possibility. I wouldn’t rule it out." Watt is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a dislocated elbow, but was always expected to be ready for the regular season. It won't be a concern if he doesn't play in the preseason.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 01:16:00 PM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Texans LE J.J. Watt (elbow) is inactive for Saturday's preseason opener.

Watt dislocated his elbow on August 2, but isn't in danger of missing regular season games. Also inactive for the Texans are WR Andre Johnson (groin), ILB Brian Cushing, and DE Jared Crick. Tim Jamison is starting in Watt's place.
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 07:56:00 PM
J.J. Watt - DL - Texans

Texans LE J.J. Watt suffered a dislocated elbow in Thursday's training camp practice.

Watt had to be carted off the field, and coach Gary Kubiak expressed initial concern that Watt could miss the preseason. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports, however, that Watt is expected to "not miss much time" after doctors popped the joint back in Thursday afternoon. "We dodged another bullet," said Kubiak. "All the tests came out good." A linchpin in one of the league's most talented defenses, Watt is in no danger of missing regular-season action.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Thu, Aug 2, 2012 04:08:00 PM

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