HOUSTON -- Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is expected to return to practice on Tuesday, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Watt tore his pectoral muscle in Week 8 while making a tackle on Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs and had surgery two days later.
Watt is returning to practice eight weeks after his surgery. According to ESPN injury expert Stephania Bell, the typical recovery time for a torn pectoral muscle is 3-4 months.
The Texans put Watt on injured reserve, but have now designated him to return. With a return to practice, Houston now has a 21-day window to add him back to the active roster.