J.J. Watt played his entire NFL career for two teams: the Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL teams

  • Houston Texans – Watt was drafted by the Texans in the first round in 2011 and played there from 2011 through the 2020 season.
  • Arizona Cardinals – After leaving Houston, he signed with the Cardinals and played in Arizona from 2021 through 2022 before retiring.

Quick extra context

  • Watt is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, winning three AP Defensive Player of the Year awards while with Houston.
  • After retiring following the 2022 season, he moved into a media role as a studio and game analyst.