6'5"
Weight288lbs.
Experience12 Yrs.
Bye11
Mar 22, 1989
Age35.8
CollegeWisconsin
NFL Draft Pick2011 - Rd 1, Pk 11
% chance misses at least 2 quarters
1- 17√1-% Inj/Season
Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable
Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly Sports Injury Predictor
No active injuries.
| Date | League | Injury | Games Missed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2012 | NFL |
Arm Elbow Dislocation
Grade 1
|
- | Watt dislocated his left elbow in a training camp practice. He also said he tore "all the ligaments" in the joint. He missed all preseason games but played the regular season and playoffs in an elbow brace. |
| Jul 20, 2016 | NFL |
Back Vertebral Disc
Hernia Grade 1
|
- | Watt had July surgery for a herniated disc in his back. He started the regular season on time but played just 3 games before needing another surgery and landing on IR. |
| Dec 9, 2015 | NFL |
Hand Metacarpal Fracture
Grade 1
|
- | Watt broke his left hand in a Wednesday practice but missed no time. |
| Nov 29, 2015 | NFL |
Abdomen Muscle Tear
Grade 3
|
- | Watt had a partially torn right adductor longus, a fully torn left adductor longus and a fully torn left adductor pectineus in his inner thighs and groin, along with partial tears in his left and right abdominals. |
| Sep 22, 2016 | NFL |
Back Vertebral Disc
Hernia Grade 1
|
13 | Watt admitted to returning too soon from his July back surgery and required a 2nd that knocked him out for the year. |
| Sep 10, 2017 | NFL |
Hand Finger Dislocation
Grade 1
|
- | Watt injured his left ring finger. |
| Sep 14, 2017 | NFL |
Hand Finger Dislocation
Grade 1
|
- | Watt aggravated his left ring finger. He continued playing through the injury. |
| Oct 8, 2017 | NFL |
Leg Tibial Plateau Fracture
Grade 1
|
11 | Watt missed the final 11 games on IR. He had surgery on October 9. |
| Jan 14, 2019 | NFL |
Knee Unspecified Strain
Grade 1
|
- | Watt underwent minor knee surgery to address a knee issue that bothered him throughout the season. |
| Oct 27, 2019 | NFL |
Chest Pectoral Tear
Grade 3
|
8 | Watt suffered a torn pectoral in Week 8's win over Oakland. He missed 8 games. |
| Sep 16, 2020 | NFL |
Inguinal Hip Sprain
Grade 1
|
- | Watt was a limited participant at practice ahead of Week 2 game due to hip injury. |
| Jul 27, 2021 | NFL |
Thigh Hamstring Strain
Grade 2
|
- | Watt tweaked his hamstring during the run test. He missed the 2021 preseason games. |
| Oct 24, 2021 | NFL |
Shoulder Unspecified Dislocation
Grade 1
|
10 | Watt dislocated his shoulder in the Cardinals' win over the Texans. He missed 10 games. |
| Oct 24, 2021 | NFL |
Shoulder Labrum Tear
Grade 1
|
10 | Watt suffered a torn labrum in the Cardinals' win over the Texans. He missed 10 games. |
| Oct 24, 2021 | NFL |
Arm Bicep Tear
Grade 3
|
10 | Watt suffered a torn bicep in the Cardinals' win over the Texans. He missed 10 games. |
| Oct 24, 2021 | NFL |
Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear
Grade 1
|
10 | Watt suffered a torn rotator cuff in the Cardinals' win over the Texans. He missed 10 games. |
| Sep 6, 2022 | NFL |
Leg Calf Strain
Grade 1
|
1 | Watt missed the season opener vs. Kansas City. |
| Sep 28, 2022 | NFL |
Chest Heart Arrhythmia
Grade 1
|
- | Doctors told Watt that his heart went into atrial fibrillation. He underwent a procedure but didn't miss a game. |
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Watt announces retirement
Watt announces retirement
Cardinals DE J.J. Watt announced Tuesday morning that he'll be retiring at the end of this season. That will end a 12-year career that included 5 All-Pro selections, 3 Associated Press defensive player of the year honors and a spot on the Hall of Fame's All-2010s team. We'll see how Arizona replaces him for 2023 after what's been a strong rebound season for Watt.
Collins, Watt questionable
Collins, Watt questionable
Cardinals LB Zaven Collins (shoulder) and DE J.J. Watt (calf) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Collins managed limited practices all week. Watt sat out Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a limited Friday workout. We'll check the status of both players Sunday.
Thompson, Watt active vs. Raiders
Thompson, Watt active vs. Raiders
Cardinals S Jalen Thompson (toe) and DE J.J. Watt (calf) are active for today's game against the Raiders. It'll be Watt's season debut, making him a risky option. Thompson should be fine to use as planned, though we'll see whether he's limited at all.
Watt questionable for Week 2
Watt questionable for Week 2
Cardinals DE J.J. Watt (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders. He practiced Thursday for the 1st time since training camp. That, however, fell between a missed practice Wednesday and a limited Friday. He'll make for a risky IDP option even if active Sunday.
Watt out, CB in vs. Chiefs
Watt out, CB in vs. Chiefs
Cardinals DE J.J. Watt (calf) is inactive for today's game against the Chiefs. CB Byron Murphy (illness) is active after coming in questionable.
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