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J.J. Watt Injury History & Analysis

J.J. Watt

J.J. Watt
Player Profile
DE ARI

Height

6'5"

Weight

288 lbs.

Experience

12 yrs.

Bye

11

Birthday

Mar 22, 1989

Age

36.0

College

Wisconsin

NFL Draft Pick

2011 - Rd 1, Pk 11

J.J. Watt's Injury Guide

Unknown Risk

Chance of Injury in 2025

-

% chance misses at least 2 quarters

Chance of Injury per Game

-

1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

Projected Games Missed 2025

Durability

4.00

Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly Sports Injury Predictor

J.J. Watt's Injury Status

No active injuries.

J.J. Watt Injury History

Date League Injury Games Missed Details
Sep 28, 2022
NFL Chest Heart Arrhythmia
Grade 1
- Doctors told Watt that his heart went into atrial fibrillation. He underwent a procedure but didn't miss a game.
Sep 6, 2022
NFL Leg Calf Strain
Grade 1
1 Watt missed the season opener vs. Kansas City.
Oct 24, 2021
NFL Shoulder Unspecified Dislocation
Grade 1
10 Watt dislocated his shoulder in the Cardinals' win over the Texans. He missed 10 games.
Oct 24, 2021
NFL Shoulder Labrum Tear
Grade 1
10 Watt suffered a torn labrum in the Cardinals' win over the Texans. He missed 10 games.
Oct 24, 2021
NFL Arm Bicep Tear
Grade 3
10 Watt suffered a torn bicep in the Cardinals' win over the Texans. He missed 10 games.
Oct 24, 2021
NFL Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear
Grade 1
10 Watt suffered a torn rotator cuff in the Cardinals' win over the Texans. He missed 10 games.
Jul 27, 2021
NFL Thigh Hamstring Strain
Grade 2
- Watt tweaked his hamstring during the run test. He missed the 2021 preseason games.
Sep 16, 2020
NFL Inguinal Hip Sprain
Grade 1
- Watt was a limited participant at practice ahead of Week 2 game due to hip injury.
Oct 27, 2019
NFL Chest Pectoral Tear
Grade 3
8 Watt suffered a torn pectoral in Week 8's win over Oakland. He missed 8 games.
Jan 14, 2019
NFL Knee Unspecified Strain
Grade 1
- Watt underwent minor knee surgery to address a knee issue that bothered him throughout the season.
Oct 8, 2017
NFL Leg Tibial Plateau Fracture
Grade 1
11 Watt missed the final 11 games on IR. He had surgery on October 9.
Sep 14, 2017
NFL Hand Finger Dislocation
Grade 1
- Watt aggravated his left ring finger. He continued playing through the injury.
Sep 10, 2017
NFL Hand Finger Dislocation
Grade 1
- Watt injured his left ring finger.
Sep 22, 2016
NFL Back Vertebral Disc
Hernia Grade 1
13 Watt admitted to returning too soon from his July back surgery and required a 2nd that knocked him out for the year.
Jul 20, 2016
NFL Back Vertebral Disc
Hernia Grade 1
- Watt had July surgery for a herniated disc in his back. He started the regular season on time but played just 3 games before needing another surgery and landing on IR.
Dec 9, 2015
NFL Hand Metacarpal Fracture
Grade 1
- Watt broke his left hand in a Wednesday practice but missed no time.
Nov 29, 2015
NFL Abdomen Muscle Tear
Grade 3
- Watt had a partially torn right adductor longus, a fully torn left adductor longus and a fully torn left adductor pectineus in his inner thighs and groin, along with partial tears in his left and right abdominals.
Aug 2, 2012
NFL Arm Elbow Dislocation
Grade 1
- Watt dislocated his left elbow in a training camp practice. He also said he tore "all the ligaments" in the joint. He missed all preseason games but played the regular season and playoffs in an elbow brace.
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J.J. Watt Injury News

Watt announces retirement

11:01am UTC 12/27/22

Watt announces retirement

Cardinals DE J.J. Watt announced Tuesday morning that he'll be retiring at the end of this season. That will end a 12-year career that included 5 All-Pro selections, 3 Associated Press defensive player of the year honors and a spot on the Hall of Fame's All-2010s team. We'll see how Arizona replaces him for 2023 after what's been a strong rebound season for Watt.

Collins, Watt questionable

6:15pm UTC 9/30/22

Collins, Watt questionable

Cardinals LB Zaven Collins (shoulder) and DE J.J. Watt (calf) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Collins managed limited practices all week. Watt sat out Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a limited Friday workout. We'll check the status of both players Sunday.

Thompson, Watt active vs. Raiders

3:00pm UTC 9/18/22

Thompson, Watt active vs. Raiders

Cardinals S Jalen Thompson (toe) and DE J.J. Watt (calf) are active for today's game against the Raiders. It'll be Watt's season debut, making him a risky option. Thompson should be fine to use as planned, though we'll see whether he's limited at all.

Watt questionable for Week 2

11:10pm UTC 9/16/22

Watt questionable for Week 2

Cardinals DE J.J. Watt (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders. He practiced Thursday for the 1st time since training camp. That, however, fell between a missed practice Wednesday and a limited Friday. He'll make for a risky IDP option even if active Sunday.

Watt out, CB in vs. Chiefs

2:55pm UTC 9/11/22

Watt out, CB in vs. Chiefs

Cardinals DE J.J. Watt (calf) is inactive for today's game against the Chiefs. CB Byron Murphy (illness) is active after coming in questionable.

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