The Texans and defensive end J.J. Watt have mutually agreed to part ways, the five-time Pro Bowler announced on Friday.
Watt shared a video and said he initiated the release with ownership.
“I have sat down with the McNair family and I have asked them for my release, Watt said. "We have mutually agreed to part ways at this time.”
Watt, 31, has been a member of the Texans since he was selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2011 NFL draft. In his 10 years in Houston, Watt was named first-team All-Pro five times and won the Walter Peyton Man of the Year award in 2017.