Out for the season due to a herniated disk that required a second back surgery, Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt has been an enthusiastic fixture on the sidelines.
While rehabbing his back and working to regain strength and size lost during his convalescence, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year has been a fired-up presence at the Texans' games.
Watt has been particularly enthused while interacting with defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who developed into a Pro Bowl selection for the first time this season in Watt's absence.
"Since he's been back on the sideline, he's kind of picked the defense up," Clowney said.