J.J. Watt Houston Texans Defensive Line Ht: 6.4 | Wt: 295

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Sun, 06 Aug 2017 06:18:19 -0700

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) is expected to play in the team's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers Wednesday, Aug. 9. It would be his first game action since undergoing back surgery following the third week of the 2016 season.

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| Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 23:52:59 -0700

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) missed his second consecutive practice Tuesday, Aug. 1, but head coach Bill O'Brien said there was nothing wrong and that the team is just managing Watt's reps to get him ready for Week 1.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:49:58 -0700

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) said his surgically repaired back is feeling great and that he has not suffered any setbacks during offseason workouts.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Tue, 23 May 2017 14:07:48 -0700

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) said he has no restrictions and that he feels "very, very good." Watt was a full participant with the first-team defense in organized team activities Tuesday, May 23.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Sun, 14 May 2017 08:23:21 -0700

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) told the Houston Chronicle's Aaron Wilson he feels "fantastic" after undergoing a pair of microdiscectomy surgeries last season to repair the same herniated disk in his back. "I've done more core work in the past eight months than I think just about anybody in the world. My core is about as tight and locked in as it can get at the moment," Watt said.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 11:52:29 -0700

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) said his body feels well and that he's looking forward to returning to action. Watt underwent back surgery earlier this offseason.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:58:26 -0700

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) is on schedule to be ready for the 2017 season, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. O'Brien said he is not sure how much Watt will do during offseason workouts.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 06:54:06 -0800

Updating an earlier report, Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) said he has been cleared for football activities, and he'll be ready for organized team activities. He said he'd probably have a separate program, though, to be on the safe side.

Fantasy Tip: Watt had two back surgeries and another one on his groin in 2016. He was the top DL option in fantasy heading into last year, but Khalil Mack bridged the gap. If Mack is eligible at DL next season, he and Watt could be interchangeable atop the position heading into drafts.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 06:05:33 -0800

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) said his rehab from back surgery is going well.

Fantasy Tip: Watt underwent two back surgeries and a groin operation in 2016, and the back operations cast some doubt on whether he'll be able to return to his elite level. He was, hands down, the best defensive lineman in fantasy before the latest injury. If Khalil Mack is eligible at DL, he could be that guy this year. However, Watt is still an elite option with a big caution flag.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 12:10:48 -0800

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) is considered ahead of schedule in his recover from back surgery to repair a herniated disk. Watt is expected to return next season after undergoing two operations to fix his back problems in 2016. Head coach Bill O'Brien said he has "no idea" what Watt's timetable is, but that he is doing well.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

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