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J.J. Watt receives emotional, tearful farewell from 49ers fans in final NFL game

J.J. Watt received an emotional and fitting tribute from San Francisco 49ers fans on Sunday afternoon.

Watt walked off the field at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday to a standing ovation, one that brought him to tears as he hugged Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury near the end of his final NFL game.

Thank You JJ pic.twitter.com/fmt4bnk1E8

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) January 9, 2023

Watt's wife, Kealia, was in tears from her seat in the stadium. Niners tight end George Kittle was jumping up and down on the sideline, celebrating Watt at one point, too.