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Texans' J.J. Watt on comeback: 'It's been a long road'

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Nearly a year after suffering a broken leg, Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt is primed to complete his comeback Sunday against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Limited to eight games over the past two seasons due to the leg injury and a pair of back surgeries two years ago, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year can't wait to chase around Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.