JJ Watt Says Brother TJ Must Buy a Car for ‘Everyone Else’ in NFL’s 100-Sack Club
Zach BacharContributor IOctober 7, 2024
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Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt received a playful congratulatory message from his brother, former five-time Pro Bowl defensive end J.J. Watt, after reaching 100 career sacks on Sunday night.
“New guy buys everyone else a car,” J.J. wrote in a post on X after welcoming him to the club. “I don’t make the rules, that’s just the way it goes.”
JJ Watt @JJWattWelcome to the 100 Sack Club @_TJWatt,
we’ve been waiting.
New guy buys everyone else a car.
I don’t make the rules,
that’s just the way it goes…
NFL @NFL100 CAREER SACKS!! @_TJWatt is a mad man 😡
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J.J. recorded 114.5 sacks throughout his 12-year career with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals.
As for T.J. he became the second-fastest player in NFL history to reach 100 sacks after taking down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the Steelers’ 20-17 loss in Week 5.
NFL @NFL2nd fastest player to ever reach this milestone…
@_TJWatt on 💯 pic.twitter.com/0JVpwnHnhf
After taking down Prescott, the Steelers outside linebacker officially became the 44th player in the league’s history to reach 100 sacks (via Pro Football Reference).
He finished the game against Dallas with eight tackles and 1.5 sacks. T.J. also forced Prescott to fumble while bringing him down to the ground, keeping the Cowboys from scoring after they were able to drive into the Steelers’ red zone.
NFL @NFLAn ELECTRIC turnover for the @Steelers!
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J.J. was excited watching his younger brother dominate a Cowboys offensive line that allowed 10 sacks entering the contest.
JJ Watt @JJWattSACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!@_TJWatt
JJ Watt @JJWattSACKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!
Rinse. Repeat.@_TJWatt
The 35-year-old wrapped up his incredible career in 2022, retiring at the end of his final year with the Cardinals. The elder Watt won three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, surpassing 20 sacks in a year during his 2012 campaign as well as the 2014 season.
The brothers have stayed close after J.J.’s playing days came to an end, as he visited Pittsburgh’s training camp prior to the start of the 2024 season.
JJ Watt @JJWattGlorious day for some football in Pittsburgh.
Slight chill in the air, pads poppin, season just around the corner.
So much pride watching @_TJWatt work, talking ball with the boys, being on the grass again.
Thanks for letting me hang out for a few days @steelers pic.twitter.com/Mz5DuzTDwp
T.J. has followed in his brother’s footsteps, as he’s become one of the league’s most imposing defensive players since he was selected with a first-round pick in the 2017 draft. In addition to his high sack total, he’s also racked up 113 tackles for loss, 46 passes defensed and 28 forced fumbles throughout his eight-year career.
He’s anchored a Steelers defense that is allowing just 14.6 points per game through five weeks, the third-best mark in the NFL.
