J. J. Watt created a great football career on the field. And he drew curtains on his career in the NFL in a way that left the fans asking for more. But his latest social media post encapsulated the reason for him taking a retirement. A smiling Watt and his little son Koa make fans say parenthood is the most important job.
Watt bowed out of the gridiron at the end of the 2022 season. He is enjoying his retired life with his family and the NFL world just loves to see it.
A smiling J. J. Watt and his son win fans’ hearts
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JJ Watt is loving his life after retiring from football. The former Arizona Cardinals defensive end posted a cute and smiling picture with his baby son Koa Watt. “Nothin better,” Watt wrote in a tweet accompanying the photo.
Nothin better. pic.twitter.com/GK0vIPsH3B
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 23, 2023
The NFL fans just fell in love with the picture at the first glance. Many fans sent their compliments to the father and son duo. And the smiling faces just made the fans say that parenthood is the best job in the and even worth sacrificing a Hall of Fame career. Here are some fan reactions.
This fan points out that being a dad is the most important job in the world.
Dad: most important job in the World
— Don Palmer (@VotingGuy) February 24, 2023
Another fan is glad that Watt is getting more time with his son.
Glad that you’re getting more time with your son. Happy retirement!🙏
— Brad Gass (@bradgassfox10) February 23, 2023
This fan is awed by the photo of Watt and his baby.
Look at the happy baby awwwwwww beautiful baby.
— SoloSunRize (@SoloSunRize) February 24, 2023
This fan loves to see a happy father and a happy baby.
Happy father, happy baby! Love it
— James Wesser (@jameswesser) February 23, 2023
According to this fan, Watt is a bundle of goodness and would make anyone around him happy.
IF JJ Watt was my teammate, I would look as happy as that l’il, elated bundle of goodness.
— Harry Herget (@HergetHarry1) February 23, 2023
Another fan thinks it’s a great picture and the baby is definitely a good reason to retire.
What a great picture!! You both look so happy. Definitely a great reason to retire. Enjoy every minute of it because they certainly grow up quickly.
— Erin Durrant (@erin_durrant) February 23, 2023
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Watt and his wife Kealia welcomed baby Koa in October last year. The DE stepped away from the field after the Cardinals’ season ended and received a warm sendoff from the whole NFL world. Nothing undeserving after a cracker of a career in the league.
A Hall of Fame-worthy career
J. J. Watt burst on the NFL scene with the Houston Texans after joining them as a first-round draft pick in 2011. In the subsequent 12 seasons with the Texans and the Cardinals, he featured in the Pro Bowl five times. Watt also led the league in QB sacks on two occasions, in 2012 and 2015.
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The three-time defensive player of the year won the Walter Payton Man of the year in 2017. He achieved everything on the field except a Super Bowl ring. But still, many fans consider his career worthy of a Hall of Fame status. Watt wouldn’t care as he is currently enjoying his time in the hall of parenthood.
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