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J.J. Watt reveals why he retired after 2022 NFL season
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Cardinals show JJ Watt special retirement video before his final game
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Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Watt announces retirement on social media
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J.J. Watt announces retirement after 12 NFL seasons
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J.J. Watt To Retire After 2022 Season
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Cardinals' J.J. Watt announces he will retire after 2022 NFL season – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt to retire at the end of this season
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Cardinals' JJ Watt announces his shock RETIREMENT from the NFL after 12 seasons
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JJ Watt's Emotional Reaction Leaving Field In Arizona Telling About Future
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JJ Watt admits that he still gets the 'itch' to play football, but is content with life after the NFL as he calls raising a child with wife Kealia 'incredible
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JJ Watt, Arizona Cardinals defensive end, to retire after this season