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J.J. Watt says he's 'all-in' on the Steelers

Steelers fans have always dreamed of a day when all three Watt brothers would play together in the Steel City. However, with J.J. Watt's recent retirement, they may just have to settle for the next best thing.

Watt was recently asked if he'll start going to games and being a fan again this year.

"Absolutely, I'm a huge Steelers fan," Watt said on "Pardon My Take" podcast. "I'm all-in on the Steelers."

Watt was a leader on and off the field during his 12 phenomenal seasons in the NFL. He won three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards and was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2017.

The 33-year-old finished his career with 114.5 sacks, ranking 34th all time, and he is certainly on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in due time.

Watt fit the mold of a Pittsburgh Steeler, as his brothers T.J. and Derek do; but now him playing in the black in gold is just a pipe dream. 

The Watt family was born and raised in Wisconsin, so J.J. was also asked if he'll go back to being a Packers fan.

His response: "No."

The answer all of Steelers Nation was hoping for. Although it's not what they imagined, fans can finally celebrate having all three Watts in the same stadium for the same team.

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