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Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt is in the final year of his contract, so eyebrows understandably were raised when he wasn't spotted as the Steelers opened the organized team activities portion of the offseason program on Tuesday.

Steelers insider sounds 'alarm bells' regarding Aaron Rodgers situation

What analyst finds 'interesting' about Steelers, T.J. Watt situation

Steelers legend expands on defense of Browns' Kenny Pickett

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The 'NFL 100-sack club members' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 14

J.J. Watt shares details from the round he played at Augusta

J.J. Watt shares surprising details from the round he played at Augusta

J.J. Watt had an opportunity to play at Augusta National Golf Club the day after Rory McIlroy won the Masters, and it sounds like the former NFL star more than held his own.

Rory McIlroy claims career Grand Slam with Masters win

Rory McIlroy shares powerful four-word social media post after Masters win

Rory McIlroy received unexpected note from past Masters champion

Tiger Woods welcomes Rory McIlroy to exclusive club after Masters win

Bryson DeChambeau shares message for Rory McIlroy after Masters

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 7

J.J. Watt gives shoutout to 'criminally underrated' NFL player

J.J. Watt has received plenty of recognition for being one of the best defensive players to ever take an NFL field, and the former Houston Texans star believes one current linebacker deserves more of it.

Why Todd Bowles isn't worried about Buccaneers again having a new offensive coordinator

Why Jaguars HC Liam Coen is thankful he had 'honest conversations' with Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Buccaneers' first-round pick at No. 19

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The 'Most recent 100-reception season for each NFL team' quiz

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The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL yearly rushing leaders in the Super Bowl Era' quiz

The 'Most recent 4,000-yard passer by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Active NFL receivers with multiple 140-receiving yard games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 30

J.J. Watt roasts Giants lineman who talked trash about brother T.J. after loss

CBS Sports NFL analyst J.J. Watt, brother to T.J., came with the receipts for "The Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday.

Watch: Steelers' Calvin Austin III returns a punt for TD on 'MNF'

'MNF' takeaways: Steelers' Monday night dominance continues over Giants

Steelers rookie CB calls shot on game-sealing interception: 'I was gonna win the game that drive'

25 all-time NFL greats who never won a Super Bowl ring

The 'NFL sack leaders of the decade' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

The NFL's best position groups for 2025 season

Teams have mostly set their rosters for 2025. Here are the best position groups going into training camp. For defenses, we are organizing these as though everyone is in nickel.

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30

Former All-Pro DE offers surprising take on Anthony Richardson

J.J. Watt offered a surprising comment Wednesday about the Anthony Richardson situation.

Colts' Anthony Richardson addresses 'tired' controversy, benching

NFL insider expands on why Colts benched Anthony Richardson

Former QB offers advice to Colts' Anthony Richardson amid 'tired' controversy

25 all-time NFL greats who never won a Super Bowl ring

The 'NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

Future Hall of Famer points out disconnect in NFL officiating

Future Hall of Famer points out basic disconnect in NFL officiating

Former NFL great J.J. Watt weighed in on the controversial ending to Thursday night's showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings.

Are the Vikings coming back down to Earth after undefeated start?

Report: NFL officials have missed every hip-drop penalty entering Week 8

NFL community calls for rule change after Vikings face-mask controversy

25 all-time NFL greats who never hoisted a Lombardi Trophy

The 'NFL franchise forced fumble leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17

J.J. Watt has high praise for Justin Fields amid demotion buzz

There is no denying what Watt said.

Steelers legend weighs in on team's QB controversy: 'I think he fits'

Steelers insider sheds light on team's view of QB Justin Fields

Steelers OC responds to QB Justin Fields' highly-critical self-assessment

The 27 best backup NFL quarterbacks of all time

The 'Prominent quarterbacks in Pittsburgh Steelers history' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26

Watt takes issue with taunting penalty called on Cowboys' Lamb

J.J. Watt takes issue with taunting penalty called on Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb

CeeDee Lamb was called for a taunting penalty on Thursday night, and J.J. Watt was not a fan of the call.

Why former QB claims Cowboys' Dak Prescott is 'set up to fail'

Watch: Giants rookie pulls sick ankle-breaker on Cowboys defender

Watch: Giants drive stalls because of horrible missed penalty

Every NFL franchise's greatest and worst uniform designs

The '110+ reception season since 2000' quiz

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 8

Texans' Danielle Hunter chose new uniform number 'out of respect' for franchise legend

Defensive end Danielle Hunter wore No. 99 during his eight-year career with the Vikings. Now with the Texans, Hunter is switching to No. 55 "out of respect" for a franchise legend.

Bills QB Josh Allen again opens up about Stefon Diggs trade

Mike Tomlin announces seven Steelers who won't play in preseason opener

AFC training-camp disappointments: Patriots, Steelers have WR issues

25 NFL legends who never won a Super Bowl ring

The 'Most touchdowns in a season for every NFL franchise' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 11

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Houston Texans

Here are three Houston Texans who should eventually receive football immortality.

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Detroit Lions

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Chicago Bears

The worst NFL teams from the past 50 years

The 'Recent seasons with 1,000 receiving yards' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 29, 2024

Texans not the only team that could draw J.J. Watt out of retirement

Two teams seem to be in play for a "break glass in case of emergency" scenario with the semi-retired J.J. Watt.

New Steelers LB expected colder welcome as ex-rival

Jets HC explains how former Pro Bowl RB could help team

Texans sign young offensive star to huge contract extension

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The '1974 Super Bowl-winning Steelers' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15, 2024

JJ Watt reveals what players care about on NFL schedules

The NFL is releasing its 2024 regular-season schedule on Wednesday.

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'First running back drafted' quiz

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The 'Most points in Game 1 of an NBA Finals' quiz

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The 'NBA assist champions since 1976-77' quiz

The 'NHL Selke Trophy winners' quiz

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / May 9, 2024

J.J. Watt Clarifies Houston Texans Return Comments

Future Hall of Fame pass-rusher J.J. Watt made waves in recent days suggesting that he could return as early as this season to play for the Houston Texans.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2024

J.J. Watt addresses possibly ending retirement to play for Texans

Defensive superstar J.J. Watt and individuals associated with the Houston Texans have teased this spring that Watt could end his playing retirement and enjoy a second run with the organization later this year.

Texans HC reacts to J.J. Watt's contingent comeback offer

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Starting QBs from Week 3 of the 2004 NFL season' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2024

J.J. Watt and others destroy Austin Rivers over NBA/NFL take

Austin Rivers went there. The former NBA player opened the Pandora's box by suggesting that more athletes from his league could play in the NFL than footballers could play in the NBA.

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The '10 or more All-NBA Team selections' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7, 2024

Watt responds to Rivers’ bold comment about NFL players

J.J. Watt responds to Austin Rivers' bold comment about NFL players

Rivers received widespread attention online for his comment about NBA players vs. NFL players. The son of Doc Rivers joined “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday and talked with McAfee about potential football/basketball crossover players.

Watt reveals his thoughts on a potential NFL comeback

Texans HC reacts to Watt's contingent comeback offer

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / May 6, 2024

Texans HC reacts to J.J. Watt's contingent comeback offer

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the swirling comeback rumors surrounding retired defensive end J.J. Watt on Monday.

J.J. Watt leaves door open (slightly) for potential return to Texans

Texans GM addresses if J.J. Watt could come out of retirement

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The 'NFL MVP runners-up' quiz

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / May 5, 2024

J.J. Watt reveals his thoughts on a potential NFL comeback

J.J. Watt retired following the 2022 season, but would he be willing to lace up his cleats again?

Are the Dolphins, QB Tua Tagovailoa moving toward an extension?

Rams head coach Sean McVay addresses Matthew Stafford’s future

Commanders GM addresses team's No. 2 draft selection of Jayden Daniels

Former All-Pro CB is medically cleared for football activities

Report: Deal between ESPN, NFL could be finalized very soon

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL MVP runners-up' quiz

How many of the NFL MVP runners-up in the Super Bowl era can you name in five minutes?

J.J. Watt has interesting comments on possibility of playing in 2024

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5, 2024

J.J. Watt gives reason he would return to Texans, NFL

JJ Watt retired from the NFL following the 2022 season, but there is apparently one scenario in which the three-time Defensive Player of the Year would be willing to strap the pads on again.

Texans GM addresses if J.J. Watt could come out of retirement

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The '2023 NFL sack leaders' quiz

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / May 2, 2024

Texans GM addresses if J.J. Watt could come out of retirement

Watt first joined the Texans as the 11th pick of the 2011 NFL Draft.

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

The 'Rookie NFL QBs to throw a touchdown in the postseason' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / May 1, 2024

Defensive Line expert compares Colts 1st round pick Laiatu Latu to All-Pro T.J. Watt

The Indianapolis Colts used their 2024 first-round pick on UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu. Many experts around the league have compared him to multiple elite NFL edge rushers.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29, 2024

CBS announces major changes to NFL pregame show

CBS is making some significant changes to its NFL pregame coverage for the 2024 season.

The 25 best NFL play-by-play broadcasters

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 14, 2024

J.J. Watt reveals the team he wishes he got to play for before retiring

When J.J. Watt became a free agent for the first time in his NFL career in 2021, there were a limited number of teams that he actually wanted to play for.

Packers, Eagles set for Friday night opener in Brazil

Green Bay Packers Interested In Maxx Crosby-Esque Pass-Rusher

NFL exec believes Green Bay Packers will make this trade in draft

Aaron Donald: T.J. Watt now best defensive player in NFL

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 7, 2024