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J.J. Watt announces he's signing with Arizona Cardinals

Star defensive end J.J. Watt is signing with the Arizona Cardinals, he announced Monday.

He received a two-year, $31 million deal that includes $23 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Watt made the announcement by sharing a photo on Twitter:

source: me. pic.twitter.com/1Y6okQBUy5

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 1, 2021

Watt, 31, was released by the Houston Texans, who granted his request, in February, ending his 10-year run with the franchise.

Watt was drafted by the Texans in 2011 with the No.