by Bill Scott | Mar 2, 2021
Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt has decided not to championship for less money, agreeing to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday. Several reports say the deal is worth $31 million with $23 million of it guaranteed. A number of...
by Bill Scott | Feb 15, 2021
The Green Bay Packers are reportedly one of a dozen teams said to be interested in signing former Houston Texans All-Pro J.J. Watt. ESPN.com’s Ed Werder reported “approximately a dozen teams have shown interest. SI.com’s Bill Huber reported over the...
by Bill Scott | Feb 12, 2021
Former Wisconsin Badger standout J.J. Watt asked the Houston Texans for his release and it was granted today, ending a 10-year run in Houston. Watt broke the news in a 2-minute video on Twitter Friday morning. “I came here 10 years ago as a kid from Wisconsin...
by Bill Scott | Oct 26, 2020
One week after suffering their first loss of the season in Tampa, the Green Bay Packers rebounded to rout the Houston Texans 35-20 on Sunday in Houston. With four starters sidelined, the Packers turned to wide receiver Davante Adams, who combined with quarterback...
by Bill Scott | Apr 6, 2020
Two Badgers and three Packers landed spots on the NFL 2010’s All-Decade Team which was released on Monday by the NFL and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Wisconsin Badger greats J.J. Watt and Joe Thomas were named unanimous selections to the 2010’s...
by Bill Scott | Jan 3, 2017
Wisconsin Badger outside linebacker T.J. Watt announced today that he is leaving early for the NFL draft. The redshirt junior from Pewaukee recorded 11.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss in his first year as a full-time starter. Watt is the youngest brother of Houston...
by Bill Scott | Sep 28, 2016
Former Wisconsin Badger and NFL superstar J.J. Watt reinjured his back recently and the Houston Texans are expected to put him on injured reserve. The Texans are expected to designate him for a return this season, but it’s more likely that he’ll miss the...
by Bill Scott | Feb 7, 2016
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season and third time in his career. Watt won the award on Saturday night at the NFL Honors event in San Francisco. Watt tallied 76 tackles, 17.5 sacks,...
by Bill Scott | Dec 14, 2015
Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels signed a four-year contract extension with the team today, worth a reported $42 million. Daniels didn’t become a full-time starter until last season when he recorded 69 tackles and 5.5 sacks. With an average salary of...
by Bill Scott | May 28, 2015
The Houston Texans will be the stars of this season’s “Hard Knocks.” The HBO reality series picks one team each season to follow during training camp. This year, NFL fans will get an inside look at the Texans and their Defensive Player of the Year,...
by Bill Scott | Jan 31, 2015
The NFL Honors program is set for this evening at Symphony Hall at the Phoenix Convention Center. The Leagues MVP Award will be handed out tonight and the 2015 Hall of Fame Class will be unveiled. Following is my preview of tonight’s event on the eve of Super...
by Bill Scott | Jan 28, 2013
Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the rest of his staff were part of Pro Bowl history Sunday. They led the NFC to a record 62-points as they picked up a 62-35 win over the AFC in Honolulu. Two Packer players represented the team; C Jeff Saturday and G...
by Bill Scott | Apr 2, 2012
J.J. Watt played for the Wisconsin Badgers in 2009 and 2010 after transferring from Central Michigan. Watt has since moved on to the NFL where he just finished his rookie season with the Houston Texans. Last year, Derek Watt arrived on campus and red-shirted. ...