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

NFL legend and three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt outlined a condition for him to unretire and play for the Bengals.

Earlier this season, former NFL superstar and now Burnley minority stake owner J.J. Watt made a deal with goalie James Trafford: don't give up a goal the rest of the season, and I'll come out of retirement to play for your favorite NFL team,

Watt told Trafford he'd make an NFL comeback with the Bengals if the goalkeeper didn't allow a goal for the rest of the season.

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Some unprecedented news has been making waves in the sports world in recent weeks regarding former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals star J.J. Watt. Watt,

To recap: Watt and his wife are minority owners of the English football club Burnley, currently standing third in the Championship table. All the way back in December, Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford asked Watt to come out of retirement and play for the Bengals.

J.J. Watt, a part owner of Burnley F.C., might have to come out retirement if James Trafford, the club's goalkeeper, keeps playing out of his mind. In January, Watt posted messages between him and ...