JJ Watt-to-Green Bay Rumors Shot Down as Former Houston Defensive Standout Joins the Arizona Cardinals

GLENDALE, AZ (WTAQ) — Former University of Wisconsin Defensive End J.J. Watt will sign with the Arizona Cardinals, Watt announced on Facebook today.

The move ends speculation that Watt could wind up in the Green-and-Gold. The Packers were rumored to be a possible destination for Watt, a native of Pewaukee.

Watt had been rumored to be choosing between the Browns, Packers, Bills, Titans and the Steelers after parting ways with the Texans, with whom he spent ten seasons.

According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Watt agreed to a two-year, $31-million deal. $23 million of that is guaranteed money.

Cardinals are giving J.J. Watt a two-year, $31 million deal that includes $23 million guaranteed, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 1, 2021