Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year JJ Watt confirmed he is joining the Arizona Cardinals on Monday following his release by the Houston Texans.
Watt confirmed his decision to sign for the Cardinals in a post on Twitter showing himself wearing an Arizona training top.
Multiple reports said the 31-year-old had signed a two-year deal worth $31 million.
Following his release from Houston last month, Watt had been linked strongly with several teams seen as more viable championship contenders including the Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns.
In joining Arizona he will be arriving at a franchise that has failed to make the playoffs for the past five s…
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