J.J. Watt was one of the best players to ever put on a Texans uniform, but the three-time Defensive Player of the Year doesn’t really see a point in signing a ceremonial one-day contract to retire in Houston. He sees the Ring of Honor as good enough.
“As far as the one-day contract, I personally just don’t really understand or see the reason for it,” Watt said, via Texans TV’s Drew Dougherty.
“It’s more just a ceremonial piece of paper,” he admitted. “I think that the Ring of Honor and all that comes with it is more than enough. I think they’ve done it first class the whole way and I appreciate that. I haven’t even filled out or done any retirement papers or anything. So I don’t really feel the need to sign a one-day contract or anything. It’s just a piece of paper.”
Many have asked if J.J. Watt will sign a 1-day contract and retire as a Texan.
He explained why that won’t happen. pic.twitter.com/uBjLLZ9fUN
— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) June 13, 2023
Watt remains a free agent despite announcing his intent retire back in December. Leaving the door open for an (albeit slim) potential return should he choose to. Signing that one-day contract would also complicate that process.
Watt is set to be honored by the team on Oct. 1.