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Are the Watt brothers going to team up in Pittsburgh?
On Friday morning the Houston Texans announced they were going to release longtime defensive lineman JJ Watt instead of trading him in a move that will save them $17 million in cap space.
The #Texans are releasing star JJ Watt, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 12, 2021
The #Texans save $17.5 million in 2021 cash and salary cap space by releasing J.J. Watt, who will be free to sign immediately with a new team.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 12, 2021
Watt went on to release a video statement on Twitter where he said he had asked to be released by the team before thanking fans for their support.
Houston, I wanted you to hear this directly from me… pic.twitter.com/YqT3P6Lb6l
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 12, 2021
Watt’s brother, TJ, who plays for the Steelers is now openly recruiting JJ to Pittsburgh on social media.
https://t.co/HacHLcXJI6 pic.twitter.com/6ACIM6YYOZ
— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) February 12, 2021
It’s unclear if the Steelers would be able to make it work due to their salary cap situation but it would be pretty cool to see the Watt brothers in Pittsburgh.
According to OvertheCap, the Pittsburgh Steelers are apparently well over the salary cap with their current roster. To sign J.J. Watt, they would need to part ways with a lot of good talent. But, many of the contracts hurt almost as much as they help if cut before June 1st. pic.twitter.com/OswByETQxh
— Luis D. Sung (@LuisDSung) February 12, 2021
The #Steelers have a tough cap situation. But… there are a few @UltimateTagFOX hosts who would prefer he land in Pittsburgh. https://t.co/O7WCtBo8he
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 12, 2021