HOUSTON -- Texans defensive end J.J. Watt practiced on Monday for the first time this offseason.
"It felt really good to be back with my teammates and feel part of the squad again," Watt said. "My body felt great. Performed really well."
Until now, Watt has been forced to watch practice as he rehabs from major surgery in January. Watt had an operation in January to repair five fully or partially torn core area muscles, including three adductors and two abdominal muscles.
Although Watt never missed a game, he suffered several injuries last season.