GREEN BAY — J.J. Watt fits the prototype of the free agent Brian Gutekunst was already thinking about pursuing three months ago.
To what degree the Green Bay Packers general manager actually goes after the former University of Wisconsin star has Badgers and Packers fans alike on the edge of their offseason seats.
Sports Illustrated’s Bill Huber was first to report over the weekend the Packers are among the roughly dozen teams to express an interest in Watt, who was released by the Houston Texans on Friday after 10 seasons that included three NFL defensive player of the year awards and five Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections — but also a few injury troubles in recent years.