“He Sent a Text Message to Me” – Proud JJ Watt Marvels Over 28YO Brother After He Broke This Four-Decade-Old Legacy

The three-time Defensive Player of the Year, JJ Watt,  is all smiles expressing his views on his 28-year-old brother and his skills on the field. With JJ out of the NFL now and Derek Watt becoming a free agent, could his brother be the one to uphold the Watt football legacy?

As legendary football players, both JJ Watt and his brother TJ Watt have accomplished incredible feats that just show how football runs in the blood. As one of the greatest Defensive Players in the NFL, the big brother’s demeanor towards his younger brother is nothing short of admirable. Discover what he has to say about TJ Watt.

JJ Watt Reveals To The World How He Feels For His Younger Brother

The conversation at The Pat McAfee Show Live shows interesting exchanges between the hosts and JJ Watt. The talk began with a question of how Burnley FC is holding up as JJ Watt and his wife, Kealia Watt, recently invested in this Premier League football club. 

The former NFL Defensive player replied with a determined spirit, saying that the team had a rough start, but they’re looking forward to fueling themselves at the upcoming matchup against the Nan FC. But the topic shifted to his brother, TJ Watt, who is a defensive player for the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

When asked how he feels about his brother and whether there is any heated competition between them, the former NFL player has only positive vibes for TJ Watt, who is rising to beat his legacy on the field. “I’m extremely happy for him,” JJ Watt declared. 

The Watt Brothers Continues To Inspire Fans

With Derek Watt leaving the Steelers after three seasons, TJ Watt will have to take it into his hands to boost the family name. Week 2 is looking bright for the Steelers as they ready themselves to face the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium on Monday at 8:15PM.

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Currently, JJ Watt is a football analyst at CBS Sports, a very befitting position for a former legendary footballer who is highly charismatic and interesting with deep insights into the sport. Leaving the NFL behind with a final 2-sack performance, he began his role as a studio analyst beginning from Week 1 of the 2023 regular NFL season. 

With a football prodigy like JJ Watt vouching for TJ Watt with great prospects, NFL fans can only anticipate and wait for the Steelers linebacker to leave a legacy in NFL history like his big brother did. 

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