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I know it was rumored to be a possibility a few weeks ago, but it happened. It’s really happened. J.J. Watt is back.
JJ Watt will practice and is expected to play in the playoffs.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) December 24, 2019
The #Texans are officially designating star DE JJ Watt to return off Injured Reserve today, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. A big step toward Watt returning from a torn pec.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 24, 2019
Texans have 21-day window to activate J.J. Watt, window starts today
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) December 24, 2019
Here’s the funniest tweet I’ve seen reacting to the news thus far:
Less than 2 weeks until NFL Playoffs
— #TodayInSports (@TodayInSports3) December 24, 2019
JJ Watt: pic.twitter.com/qSOCXywQtI
On October 27, 2019, Watt tore his pectoral muscle and was presumed to be lost for the rest of the 2019 season. Now, less than two months later, he’s back on the practice field and expected to participate in the NFL Playoffs.
Thank you, Santa.