J.J. Watt's Emotional Return to Houston's NRG Stadium
J.J. Watt, now a CBS Sports announcer, shared a touching moment with his 3-year-old son, Koa, on the field where he played for 10 seasons. The visit took place at NRG Stadium before the game between the Texans and the Jaguars.
“It was the best. This was such a cool morning for me to have my wife, Kealia, and my son, Koa, out on the field. Obviously, so many memories in this building, so many great throwbacks, and to see him [Koa] run into that end zone, the same one I’ve run into before, just unbelievable feeling this morning.”
Career Highlights with the Texans
- Selected 11th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft from Wisconsin.
- Named Defensive Player of the Year three times during his decade with Houston.
- Earned First-team All-Pro honors five times.
Later Career and Health Challenges
After the 2020 season, Watt requested his release from the Texans and signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. His 2021 season was cut short due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery.
In 2022, Watt revealed he faced a serious heart condition, atrial fibrillation, and needed a procedure that "shocked" his heart back into rhythm.
Author's summary: J.J. Watt’s heartfelt return to Houston’s field highlights both his celebrated NFL career and resilience through recent health challenges.