J.J. Watt, a near-lock to be a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer, tweeted that he intends to retire at the end of this season, his 12th in the NFL.
Watt’s announcement came two days after the Cardinals played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Christmas Day in a game that the Buccaneers won 16-13 in overtime. Watt recorded a season-high six tackles.
Watt tweeted a picture of himself with his infant son and wife. writing: “Koa’s first ever NFL game. My last ever NFL home game.”
