T.J. and J.J. Watt are probably the most famous brothers in NF history
J.J. made an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday and recounted a scary moment that he had in Italy where he thought his brother was going to lose his life.
The Watt brothers were having dinner and T.J. decided to order a pesto dish, but he had a major reaction to it since he has a severe tree nut allergy.
“We were in Rome one time, my brothers and I, we did a little European vacation, just the three of us. And we’re idiots. We went to lunch, and TJ knows he has a severe tree nut allergy. And I do too but none of us were aware of the fact that pesto is made purely of tree nuts. So he ordered a massive pesto pasta dish, and literally stopped breathing at the table.”
“And we had to get him to the Italian hospital. It was one of the scariest experiences of my entire life because they wouldn’t let me go back with him either. So they took him back there when he wasn’t breathing. And for about 45 minutes to an hour, Derek and I had no idea if he was going to make it.”
Luckily for everybody, TJ would come out of this okay. Back in 2021, Watt would sign a new five-year deal with the Steelers. The new four-year extension was worth $112 million and includes a $35 million signing bonus and $80 million guaranteed over the next three years.
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In his farewell season, JJ Watt managed to recapture some of his past glory, amassing 12.5 sacks – his highest total in several years.
The five-time first-team All-Pro was inducted into the Texans’ Ring of Honor this season.
Watt finished with 12.5 sacks, 25 quarterback hits, and 56 pressures in his final season. All those numbers were Watt’s best since 2018, Watt’s final First Team All-Pro season.
He could’ve very well played another season but he was a new father and wanted to spend all of his time with his wife and child.
