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Cardinals' JJ Watt designated to return, reportedly aiming for wild-card weekend

The Arizona Cardinals officially designated J.J. Watt to return from injured reserve, setting up a return for the playoffs. The star is reportedly aiming to return for wild-card weekend.

Watt can begin practicing with the team and must be activated to the 53-man roster within the next 21 days. The defensive end has not played since Week 7 after reportedly tearing his bicep, labrum and rotator cuff in a win against Houston. He underwent surgery and had aimed to be back for the Super Bowl.

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