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J.J. Watt Brought to Tears by Star-Studded Tribute Video on Eve of Retirement

J.J. Watt put on an NFL uniform for the last time of his career in the Cardinals' season-ending loss Sunday against the 49ers.

Before closing the curtains of his noteworthy career, the five-time Pro Bowler was honored pregame by his brothers, T.J. and Derek, while wearing a special pair of custom-made cleats for his final game.

Watt logged two sacks, five tackles (three for a loss) and a pass deflection, and took an emotional walk off the field at Levi’s Stadium with 2 minutes left. However, the one tribute that left the 33-year-old fighting back tears came from his brothers, his wife, Kealia, and a host of current and former NFL players he battled over his 12-year career.