The first injury report of the 2016 NFL season came out on Wednesday and J.J. Watt is listed under the new "Limited Participation" category (along with rookie wideout Will Fuller) for his back.
While all-world defensive end Watt is convinced he's in better shape than ever, the coaches and training staff might have a more conservative view of his ability and condition rolling into Sunday's opener against the Chicago Bears.
During a press conference after practice yesterday, Watt was asked about it.
"I'm sure that they are going to try and put some sort of limitations on me and we're going to have that conversation as the week goes on," Watt told reporters "The way that I felt in the last two practices, I don't feel it's necessary.