REPORT: Packers, Browns Among Interested Teams In DL J.J. Watt

J.J. Watt may not be in the prime of his career anymore, but he still very good at what he does, so it’s not shocking to see that the majority of the league wants him.

Bill Huber of SI.com is reporting that the Packers are among the interested teams in the free agent defensive lineman.

Watt being from Wisconsin is a reason why so many Packers fans are thinking he would be headed home, however, the Packers do have some issues as they are projected to be over the cap.

Also on the Watt train are the Cleveland Browns as Field Yates reported.

The Browns are a really interesting suitor for JJ Watt: a playoff team poised to improve next year, but in need of more DL.

Also, Cleveland has plenty of cap to work with, so wouldn’t be limited to a one-year, small money deal. He’d add a ton to that locker room and defense.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 13, 2021

Unlike the Packers — the Browns have no issues with cap room and could sign Watt comfortably.

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Ed Werder of ESPN reported that there are approximately twelve teams interested in Watt including the Steelers, Bills, and Titans.

From NFL sources

NFL sources: Approximately a dozen teams have shown interest in JJ Watt since he became an immediate unrestricted free agent. Included among those teams are the #Steelers, #Browns, #Bills and #Titans.

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) February 13, 2021

The 31-year-old was owed a non-guaranteed base salary of $17.5 million in 2021.

Last season, Watt recorded 52 tackles, five sacks, an interception, two forced fumbles, a recovery, a defensive touchdown, and seven passes defended.