J.J. Watt can’t hold back tears while watching touching congratulatory video

After 12 Corridor of Fame-worthy seasons, Arizona Cardinals defensive finish J.J. Watt performed his remaining NFL sport, as he walked off the sector at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco to a standing ovation in emotional vogue. 

However, as HBO’s “Laborious Knocks” teased forward of their remaining in-season episode with the Cardinals, Watt’s water works had been working all through the week. 

Throughout a protection assembly, Arizona’s coordinator on that facet of the ball, Vance Joseph, shared a really particular video the workforce put collectively for Watt. 

And when his brother, fellow Defensive Participant of the 12 months T.J. Watt, got here on the display screen, Watt instantly began to tear up. 

Warning: Chances are you’ll wish to get some tissues out for this one. 

“Brother, J.J., I simply wish to say congratulations on retirement,” T.J. Watt stated. “You and your resiliency all through all of the ups and downs. You ending up within the NFL and also you being Defensive Participant of the 12 months and also you having all of the success that you just had, confirmed me that it’s doable.”

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From there, a slew of gamers, together with Corridor of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, and two future Corridor of Famers in Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady, all stated their congratulations to Watt on a tremendous season. 

“Man, you have been a ache in my a—for a very long time. It was an honor to share the sector with you,” Brady stated.

When Watt’s different brother, Derek, got here on display screen along with his two nephews, the feelings ran excessive but once more. 

Arizona Cardinals defensive finish J.J. Watt (99) runs into the Atlanta Falcons backfield throughout the first half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta.
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“Congrats in your retirement and Corridor of Fame profession, J.J. It’s been so particular having a entrance row seat to all of it and couldn’t be extra pleased with you. Love you, bro,” he stated.

Lastly, if that wasn’t sufficient for Watt to deal with, his mother and father and spouse have been the ultimate ones to share their piece of the journey.

“J.J., earlier than you have been born, we had actually large desires for you and excessive hopes, however, boy, you sort of blew these out of the water by yourself,” his mom, Connie, stated. “We’re so comfortable for you. It’s been only a full pleasure watching you all by the years.”

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John Watt, J.J.’s father, added: “We acquired to be a giant a part of it on your first journey again within the day once I was your coach. And it’s been a pleasure to look at you ever since. Form of unhappy to see it come to your final sport, however you’ve so many nice issues forward of you that I’m trying ahead to what the longer term brings for you, Kealia, and Koa.”

“It has been such an honor to look at you’re employed you’re a—off these previous years and do no matter you wanted to do to be the very best,” Kealia Watt stated whereas holding their newbron son, Koa. “You’ve been so beneficiant and type and loving to all people round you, and also you by no means forgot who you might be.

“I do know Koa will probably be so proud to be your son.”

J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals seems on after the sport in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on January 08, 2023, in Santa Clara, California.
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In 151 common season video games over his profession, Watt finishes with 114.5 sacks, 586 mixed tackles (195 for loss), 27 pressured fumbles and plenty of extra stats and accolades, together with 5 All-Professional and 5 Professional Bowl choices.

Watt was a three-time Defensive Participant of the 12 months Award winner, and the 2017 Walter Payton Man of the 12 months Award winner.