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If JJ Watt's soccer team keeps this up, he may have to make NFL return

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JJ Watt made what was a seemingly harmless bet back in December.

James Trafford, the goalkeeper for Burnley F.C., sent Watt a direct message on Instagram asking if he would be open to playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025. The Houston Texans legend replied by saying that if the goalkeeper posted a clean sheet in every match for the remainder of the season, he'd put his cleats back on and sport the Bengals stripes.

This is starting to become a bit of a concern… pic.twitter.com/MrOdjRz2En

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 18, 2025

Watt and his wife, former Houston Dash player Kealia, have a minority stake in Burnley F.