T.J. Watt reflects on brother J.J. being inducted into Texans Ring of Honor

Little brothers will always admire their older brothers. The same is true even in a relationship between two NFL superstars. On Tuesday, T.J. Watt discussed his brother J.J.’s induction into the Texans’ Ring of Honor.

‘It’s going to be different being back there without him playing,” T.J. Watt said, according to KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson. “It’s going to be awesome seeing him be received the way he deserves to be received. It’s going to be pretty special.”

Prior to the game on Sunday, Watt will be inducted into the Texans’ Ring of Honor. The group represents individuals who have been pivotal to the overall success of the organization. Watt will be just the third player to join the organization’s Ring of Honor, along with team founder Bob McNair and former All-Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson.

J.J. Watt’s endless accomplishments

The Houston Texans selected the Wisconsin native with 11th overall pick in the 2011 Draft. Watt didn’t wait long to make his mark. Watt won the Defensive Player of the Year Award three times in his first five NFL seasons.

After retiring following the 2022 season, Watt holds the records for most tackles for loss (172), sacks (101), and forced fumbles (25) in Texans’ history. In his time with the organization, he led the league in sacks twice and tackles for loss three separate years (2012, 2014, 2015).

In a statement released by the Texans, the McNair family, the franchise’s owners, praised Watt’s constant devotion to the Houston Texans.

“We are so excited to have J.J. Watt join the Ring of Honor as our third member,” they wrote. “Everybody knows how much J.J. means to our family, the Texans organization and the entire City of Houston. He is one of the most dominant players in NFL history and he created a unique and irreplaceable bond with our fans.

“J.J. has always kept a special place in Houston’s heart and we’re thrilled to welcome him back. On behalf of the entire organization, we can’t wait to give J.J. and his family the celebration he deserves on October 1st.”

Staying focused on the big day

While fans and staff alike will be swept up in the ceremony, TJ is focused on remembering why he’s there.

“For me, it’s all about remembering it’s a big game,” TJ Watt said. “At the end of the day, there’s a game to be played.”

The Steelers and Texans will square off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. The game will be broadcast on CBS.