Nov 26, 2020; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) runs the for a touchdown after intercepting the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.  Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

J.J. Watt doesn't want to play with brothers on Steelers?

T.J. Watt recruited his brother J.J. Watt to join him and their other brother Derek on the Pittsburgh Steelers after his release from the Houston Texans.

However, it doesn't sound like J.J. wants to sport the black and gold. According to ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi, the former Texans All-Pro defensive end does not want to play with his brothers in Pittsburgh. 

This news isn't necessarily surprising. It would be difficult for Pittsburgh to make it work cap space-wise, anyway. 

Watt's desire to play for a championship contender has been known for a while. The Steelers don't appear to be a true championship contender, so teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills will be far more enticing to the oldest Watt brother.

It's unclear if Watt has any particular destination in mind. He'll draw plenty of interest this offseason from both contenders and non-contenders.

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