Tag: T.J. Watt

Texans DE J.J. Watt reacts to brothers Derek and T.J. teaming up with the Steelers

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt had some opinions on his FB brother, Derek, teaming up with their OLB little brother, T.J. with the Steelers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers added another Watt brother when they signed former Los Angeles Chargers fullback Derek Watt on Tuesday.

The middle brother will be teaming up with the youngest brother, T.J., with the AFC North club. Meanwhile, J.J. Watt, the oldest Watt brother, will have a few challenges as he remains with the Houston Texans for the foreseeable future.

The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year expressed some of those challenges on Twitter Tuesday.

“Well this is very unfortunate in regards to the race for ‘favorite uncle’ for Derek’s son Logan,” Watt tweeted. “Also seems to put me at a severe disadvantage in the ‘Mom & Dad’s favorite team’ category.

“But damn it is awesome for Derek & T.J. Could not be happier for them and for Pittsburgh.”

The Texans will get a chance to face the Steelers in 2020 as Houston is slated to visit the six-time Super Bowl champions at Heinz Field.

 

Report: FB Derek Watt is signing with the Steelers

Former L.A. Charger’s fullback signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Former Los Angeles Chargers fullback has found a new home in Pittsburgh, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

He will join his younger brother, All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt.

The move likely means the end of the Roosevelt Nix era, which will save $875,000. The five-year veteran sat out most of the 2019 season with a knee injury.

Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt highest-graded by PFF

T.J. Watt was tremendous in 2019.

Week after week, Pittsburgh Steelers fans got a treat watching outside linebacker T.J. Watt play. His 14.5 sacks drew all the national headlines but he was so much more than that in 2019. Watt was so good in fact he was the highest-graded edge in the NFL according to the formula used by Pro Football Focus.

Watt’s 14.5 sacks were the third-best in franchise history. Watt was the Steelers first-round pick in 2017 and he’s paid tremendous dividends since day one. Watt has made two consecutive Pro Bowls and in 2019 was named an All-Pro.

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J.J. Watt busts T.J. Watt’s chops on Twitter about not winning NFL Defensive Player of the Year

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt gave his little brother, T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a hard time on social media over the weekend.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt loves to post images and videos of himself working out on Twitter and other social media platforms. The images inspire confidence among Texans fans that one of the faces of the franchise and most dominant players of the decade is still working tirelessly to perfect his craft in an effort to deliver Houston a Super Bowl.

Watt’s youngest brother, T.J. Watt, outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, had some commentary when J.J. posted a video of himself working out to social media on Sunday.

“I know you will roast me back, but . . . am I supposed to be impressed by this?” T.J. asked of a four-second video where J.J. was training with a green resistance band.

J.J. clapped back.

“Am I supposed to be impressed by you ‘almost’ winning defensive player of the year?”

T.J. recorded 14.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, intercepted two passes, broke up eight others, led the league with eight forced fumbles, recovered four others, yet lost out to New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore for 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

“I’ll be at the gym if anyone needs me,” T.J. tweeted back.

The Watt brothers will have a chance to play against one another in 2020 as the Houston Texans visit the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The date and time of the game will be revealed with the NFL schedule is released at some point in April.

Nonetheless, when the Texans and Steelers do play, it will be a chance for the Watt brothers to let their sibling rivalry play out on the gridiron.

In 2017, T.J.’s rookie season, the Steelers played the Texans on Dec. 25 in Week 16. However, J.J.’s season had long been finished before then as he sustained a left tibial plateau fracture in Week 5 that landed him on injured reserve.

Check out the ultimate highlights from Steelers LB T.J. Watt

These highlights of T.J. Watt will get you ready for the 2020 season.

In 2019, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt set a new standard for what makes a Steelers outside linebacker. He proved to not only be an elite pass rusher but proved to be able to do a little of everything on the field. Watt had 14.5 sacks, forced eight fumbles, recovered four fumbles had two interceptions and 55 total tackles.

Watt was in the running for Defensive Player of the Year and although he didn’t win it’s hard to argue with his impact on one of the top defenses in the NFL.

The Steelers put together this awesome video highlight reel of Watt from the 2019 season and it might be the best way for Steelers fans to get through the offseason. Check it out below.

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Steelers LB T.J. Watt gets snubbed for DPOY

Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore beats out T.J. Watt for DPOY.

Once the media falls in love with a player it’s hard to get them to see them in an objective light. For whatever reason, this is what happened New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore. The NFL named him Defensive Player of the Year on Saturday night despite a less-than DPOY type of season.

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, who dominated last season gets snubbed. Watt was the best all-around defender in the league, equally as adept at rushing the passer as he was dropping into coverage or creating turnovers as a run stuffer.

Gilmore had a good season, no denying that. But if you look at the numbers, Pittsburgh’s own Steven Nelson was just as good if not better in some categories.

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Fans vote Steelers LB T.J. Watt DPOY on Fox

Fox names T.J. Watt the unofficial Defensive Player of the Year.

In just a few days, the NFL will announce the official Defensive Player of the Year at NFL Honors. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt might not win but he will be in the mix without a doubt. But according to NFL fans, at least those who vote in the Fox NFL poll, Watt was the best defender in the league when they voted him their Defensive Player of the Year.

The reality is, Watt is going to have his work cut out for him. For whatever reason, the media seems to be infatuated with the play of New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore even though by the numbers, Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson had a better season.

Among edge rushers, it wouldn’t be a stretch to see a guy like Tampa Bay’s Shaq Barrett edge Watt out. But as a fan, and having every snap of Watt’s season, it is hard to watch the season he put together and imagine any player had the impact week after week that Watt did.

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Steelers LB T.J. Watt highest graded EDGE by PFF in 2019

T.J. Watt is one of the best all-around defensive players in the NFL.

Even if you aren’t a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, you are more than aware of the tremendous season turned in by outside linebacker T.J. Watt. Watt did a little of everything for the Steelers in 2019 from stuffing the run to rushing the passer to dropping into coverage and creating turnovers. His emergence as a truly elite defender didn’t go unnoticed by the smart folks at Pro Football Focus, whose grading system is sometimes confounding. But in the case of Watt, they got it exactly right.

PFF put our their team consisting of the highest-graded players at every position, and among edge rushers, Watt was number one, edging out Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers. Here’s how PFF broke down Watt’s remarkable season.

The Watt brothers have wreaked havoc on opposing quarterbacks for what feels like the better portion of the last decade because, well, they have. T.J. takes the mantle as the highest-graded edge defender this season just a year after his brother J.J. Watt made a triumphant return to the top of the charts in 2018. The younger Watt finished the season with 81 total pressures, including a whopping 37 combined sacks and hits, as well as 44 additional hurries. He also led all edge defenders with eight forced fumbles and six passes batted at the line of scrimmage.

We will find out in a week of Watt’s amazing season will be rewarded when the NFL gives out Defensive Player of the Year at NFL Honors.

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Steelers LB T.J. Watt with the scoop and score in the Pro Bowl

T.J. Watt making big plays for the AFC in the Pro Bowl.

All season long, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker made his name for big plays. Every week when the Steelers needed a sack or a turnover, Watt was one of the guys Pittsburgh could always count on. The same goes for Watt’s teammate on the AFC Pro Bowl roster. Watt scooped up a fumble and rumbled 82 yards for a touchdown.

Thanks to Watt’s touchdown, the AFC defeated the NFC 38-33.

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Steelers LB T.J. Watt swaps pass-rusing secrets with Von Miller

Von Miller and T.J. Watt are the true elite in the AFC when it comes to pass rushers.

Denver Broncos EDGE Von Miller is one of the most feared pass rushers in the NFL over the last decade. Pittsburgh Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt hopes to be one of the most feared pass rushers of the next decade. The two came together at the Pro Bowl this week as Miller didn’t hesitate to share some of his secrets to success with Watt.

“He’s great,” Miller said. “He has a high motor, and he’s talented. You just can’t coach effort, all the way to the whistle every single time, over and over, every single game. That just has to be you, or it’s not. And that’s definitely T.J.”

Watt followed up an impressive 2018 campaign with an even better 2019 season, putting himself in the mix for Defensive Player of the Year. He finished with 14.5 sacks and was an absolute terror on opposing offenses all season long.

It is great to see opponents come together at the Pro Bowl to share their knowledge to make everyone better.

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