Steelers react to T.J. Watt's Defensive Player of the Year win

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Steelers shared perfect tweet after T.J. Watt won Defensive Player of the Year

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 2/10/22

The Pittsburgh Steelers sent a perfect tweet on Thursday night after T.J Watt was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year.

Watt finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2020 to Aaron Donald. Watt received 20 votes, while Donald received 27.

Watt took note and shared the “I took that personally meme” in response.

pic.twitter.com/J4wfaowaP5

— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) February 7, 2021

Fast forward to Thursday, and Watt won the award easily.

Defensive Player of the Year voting:

TJ Watt: 40
Micah Parsons: 5
Aaron Donald: 3

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 11, 2022

The Steelers gave a tip of the cap to Watt by resurfacing the old tweet. They said “and he took it personally.”

…and he took it personally. https://t.co/8c6Kt3NKO2

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 11, 2022

Yes, Watt certainly did. He came out in 2021 completely motivated and finished the season with 64 tackles and 22.5 sacks in 15 games, while making a huge impact.

T.J. also got to share the moment with brother J.J., who has won three Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Some moments are just special.

Couldn’t be more proud of you @_TJWatt

Truly. #KeepChasing pic.twitter.com/QlpJ7VOycp

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 11, 2022

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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