Cardinals pass-rusher JJ Watt will play in the final game of his illustrious career against the 49ers on Sunday after recently announcing his retirement from the NFL in surprising fashion. But before the three-time Defensive Player of the Year hangs up his jersey and cleats for good, the football world plans to honor him, starting with his two brothers.
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt and fullback Derek Watt opted to swap out their usual black and yellow threads to honor their older brother ahead of Sunday’s games. The Steelers’ Twitter account shared a photo of the two wearing JJ’s No. 99 Cardinals jersey prior to their own game against the Browns.
JJ was able to see the touching tribute well before he took the field in California, responding with a heartfelt message of his own.
