J.J. Watt makes his feelings known on brother T.J. Watt passing Texans legend in all-time career sacks

Former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and his brother T.J
Former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and his brother T.J - IMAGN

Former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has revealed his feelings about his brother, T.J. Watt, surpassing his career sack tally. T.J. recorded his 115th career sack during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, beating J.J.’s 114.5.

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J.J. spent 12 seasons in the NFL from 2011 to 2022, 10 of which he spent with the Texans. It has taken T.J., who is in his ninth season, less time to reach and pass his brother’s milestone.

J.J. appeared on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, sharing his reaction to the huge career achievement of his younger brother. He said:

“It turned out to be much cooler and more special than I thought it would. I’ve always said I’d be unbelievably proud of him whenever it happens, and I believe he’ll shatter every record I have, and I could not be happier for him. He works so hard. He’s done it at such an insanely high level for so long. He deserves it, and he’ll break everything I’ve got.”
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As if it wasn’t enough that he was beating his brother’s record, T.J. Watt did it in an amazing style. The Steelers' pass rusher sacked Caleb Williams in the end zone. He forced a fumble, which his side recovered for a touchdown to take the lead in the first half.

J.J. Watt and T.J. Watt’s NFL careers in perspective

J.J. Watt’s illustrious career saw him named the Defensive Player of the Year three times. The Texans legend was also named First-Team All-Pro five times, recording double-digit sack totals in six seasons. He averaged 17.3 sacks per season from 2012 through 2015, leading the league in sacks in 2012 and 2015.

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Following in his brother’s footsteps, T.J. Watt has one Defensive Player of the Year honor under his belt. He has also made four First-Team All-Pro selections. The Wisconsin alum has ended six of his nine NFL seasons with double-digit sacks. He notably led the NFL in sacks in 2020, 2021, and 2023.

Following his NFL career, J.J. Watt transitioned into the media, joining CBS Sports in 2022. After more than three years as an analyst, he started announcing NFL games in 2025.

The two brothers are expected to, one day, occupy their respective places in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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