Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt may be in a long-distance relationship.
According to Mark Berman of Fox 26, the Houston Dash of the National Women’s Soccer League has traded Kealia Ohai to the Chicago Red Stars.
Confirmed: Dash traded Kealia Ohai to Chicago for defender Katie Naughton and a draft pick.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) January 6, 2020
Watt and Ohai have been engaged since May.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year tweeted his support for Ohai, saying that he would “hold it down” in Houston while she went up to the Windy City and dominated.
Very proud of you and excited for you!!
I’ll hold it down here, you dominate in Chicago!
❤️💙 https://t.co/2nXTDhRJ3K— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 6, 2020
Ohai tweeted a video thanking the city of Houston for their support.
Thank you @HoustonDash Houston will always feel like home 🧡🧡 pic.twitter.com/Onhbnkgebs
— Kealia Ohai (@KealiaOhai) January 6, 2020
Watt will be getting back to work this week to help the Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC divisional playoffs Sunday at 2:05 p.m. CT at Arrowhead Stadium.