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Karl Rasmussen

J.J. Watt Insists He Would've Played for Bengals If He Lost Bet With Burnley Goalie

Former NFL player J.J. Watt | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Former NFL star J.J. Watt teased the possibility of coming out of retirement when he revealed the details of a friendly wager he recently made with Burnley F.C. goalkeeper James Trafford.

Watt, who is a minority owner of the English Championship tier soccer club, was asked by Trafford if he'd consider un-retiring to play for the Cincinnati Bengals, Trafford's favorite NFL team. Watt told his goalie that if he didn't concede another goal for the remainder of the season that he would be willing to return to the league (assuming the Bengals would want him) and play for Cincinnati.

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