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Houston Texans grant J.J. Watt’s request to be released

The Houston Texans and defensive end J.J. Watt have mutually agreed to part ways. Watt made the announcement in a video he released on Twitter.

Houston, I wanted you to hear this directly from me… pic.twitter.com/YqT3P6Lb6l

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 12, 2021

“The connection I have with the people of Houston is special, and I will never take that for granted because I know how rare it is. I just want you to know that I love you and I appreciate you,” said Watt.