“Champions vs Champions” – After Texans’ Ring of Honor Announcement, NFL Legend JJ Watt ‘Cannot Wait’ for the New Season as Burnley Face Manchester City in PL Opener

An enticing Premier League season has finished. And the soccer fans are already dreaming of the next season. Premier League released a fixture list for next season, raising the excitement. But for NFL legend JJ Watt, it means a lot more. He recently became a co-owner of Premier League club Burnley FC.

It will be the first Premier League season for the former Houston Texans defensive, fresh off exciting news. The Texans will induct Watt into the Ring of Honour on October 1 for his incredible performances with the NFL side throughout his career. Watt, who spent almost a decade with the Texans, is ready for the adrenaline-fueled Premier League action as a co-owner. 

JJ Watt is ready for Manchester City

The Premier League 2023-24 season will start on the second weekend of August. The Citizens will commence their title defense against JJ Watt-co-owned Burnley FC. Burnley are coming back into the Premier League as the Championship (second-division) winners. And more importantly, the Clarets achieved a promotion under Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany’s coaching.

Watt took to Instagram to share his excitement for the new season. He shared the list of the first six Burnley fixtures and captioned it, “Champions vs Champions at Turf Moor. Then taking a walk through some living rooms into the away end at Kenilworth Road. What a way to kick-off the Premier League season. Can’t wait.”

Burnley will face City at their home ground Turf Moor. It will be a tough start for their season. However, they will next visit fairy-tale club Luton Town in the second fixture, as they faced off in Championship with the Clarets. After the second game, Burnley will play a few tough fixtures, including Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United next. 

Following the announcement of his investment a few weeks back, JJ Watt will witness first ever Premier League season as a co-owner of the Clarets. And it seems he is ready for the excitement.

Texans honor Watt for his contributions

JJ Watt is the most decorated athlete in the history of Houston Texans. He spent a decade with the club and won many honors with the NFL side. He won NFL Defensive of the Year three times (only the third to achieve it). For all the contributions of five-time First-Team All-Pro, Texans will induct Watt in the Ring Of Honor.

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He will become the third Texan player to achieve the feat after Robert C. McNair and Andre Johnson. The franchise will induct Watt during half-time on October 1, when the Texans will take on Pittsburgh Steelers. It will be another incredible honor for the NFL legend.

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