'I'll Do It' - J.J. Watt Says He's Ready to Make NFL Return And Play For Bengals If Burnley Bet Is Fulfilled

Watt is keeping his soccer club in the news.

Cardinals JJ Watt (99) reacts after sacking Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the first half of a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Dec. 12, 2022. | Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

CINCINNATI — NFL legend J.J. Watt appeared on the Dan Patrick Show on Tuesday and noted he will live up to his bet with Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford to play for the Bengals if he doesn't allow a goal the rest of the season in the English Championship League.

Watt has been excited to see how many Cincinnati fans are cheering on Burnley as the season winds down over the next few months. He is a minority owner in the English soccer club.

"I'll do it," Watt said on the show. "If he does that, which is insane, we have 12 or 13 games left. If he does it it's insane enough and respectful enough that I will go out there and follow through. Who knows if they even want me? I haven't talked to them, but I'm in shape I'll go play."

Now one big hang-up could be Watt's deal that he still was signed under with the Cardinals once he retired in 2022. He had one full year left on his contract at the time he retired.

"I don't even know," Watt said about that contract wrench in the plan. "I haven't thought that far ahead. I never filed retirement paperwork."

Watt is still under contract with the Cardinals so Cincinnati would have to want his services two years removed from playing and likely have to trade for him as well.

He is a five-time All-Pro and three-time Defensive Player of the Year and finished his final season with a 68.6 PFF grade, plus, 12.5 sacks. Check out the interview below:

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