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J.J. Watt Claps Back at Titans Fan About Team's Oilers Throwback Jerseys

Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt speaks to the crowd after being inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor. | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Tennessee Titans' throwback jerseys that pay homage to their former name, the Oilers, have become quite controversial. Fans were especially confused on Sunday when the Titans wore the throwbacks vs. the Houston Texans.

Quick history lesson. The Oilers played out of Houston until 1997 when they moved to Tennessee. The team changed their name to the Titans in '99. The Texans played their first NFL season in Houston in 2002. So, there's definitely some beef between the Titans and Texans because of this history. Wearing the Oilers' throwback jerseys against Houston, where the Oilers left, isn't the best idea.

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