NFL:Cardinals defensive JJ Watt announces his retirement

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defensive end Watt has been awarded the NFL Defensive Player of the Year

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Watt joined the Houston Texans last year before moving to Arizona

Player spent 2 seasons with the Cardinals after leading the team from 2011 to 2020

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Now eliminated from the postseason, the Cardinals have two regular season

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Houston was also awarded Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year in 2017

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Watt was the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2017

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