Not satisfied with being the unquestioned number one defensive player in the NFL, JJ Watt is increasingly making his presence felt on the other side of the ball.
The Houston Texans have begun using Watt in their goalline offense this year, and the defensive end (and Ireland rugby fan) caught his fourth touchdown of the season against the Cleveland Browns, becoming the first defensive lineman to reach that milestone since 1948.
If that wasn't impressive enough, Watt's grab would make most tight ends or receivers stand and applaud.
Oh, and Watt is still staying on top of his day job, producing a sack, three tackles for loss and a fumble recovery as the Texans won 23-7 to remain on the fringes of the play-off hunt at 5-5.
Heartbreaking news. Celebrated football coach John Beam, who was the star of Netflix’s Last Chance U, has died. Beam died after being shot on the college campus where he worked. Police say that the suspect knew and targeted Beam. Beam, who was in a critical condition after being shot, sadly died in hospital hours later. […]
Awful news just in. Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24. The team confirmed his death. In a statement, they wrote: “It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. “Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and […]
The NFL comes to Dublin on September 28. NFL fever will be arriving to Dublin at the end of September, but for those visiting for the match at Croke Park, accommodation is at an all-time premium. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings meet on September 28 in week four of the upcoming NFL season, […]