JJ Watt may have to unretire and play with Bengals

The joke bet JJ Watt made with Burnley's goalkeeper about returning to the NFL, with the Bengals, is starting to get serious
A playful bet JJ Watt made in December is starting to get dicey. Watt, a minority owner of English soccer club Burnley FC, told goalkeeper James Trafford in December that, if Trafford didn't allow another goal this season,
JJ Watt may have to unretire and play with Bengals as crazy bet with soccer goalie gets serious
J.J. Watt isn’t backing down from a bet he made with Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, even if the NFL legend has to come out of retirement.
JJ Watt may soon be dusting off the pads if he loses bet
Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford asked team owner JJ Watt if he would come out of retirement and play for his favorite team, the Bengals. Watt said yes—if Trafford didn't allow a goal the rest of the season. The Burnley keeper just posted his 13th-straight league clean sheet. pic.twitter.com/j2q2Dv6Xlr
JJ Watt Jokes About Ending NFL Retirement to Join Bengals Amid Burnley Bet
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J.J. Watt isn't backing out of his unretirement to join Bengals wager
J.J. Watt isn’t backing down from his friendly wager that could force him out of retirement to join the Cincinnati Bengals. For those out of the loop, Watt, a partial owner of Burnley F.C., agreed to a wager with goalkeeper James Trafford about consecutive clean sheets.
J.J. Watt 'Absolutely' Plans to Honor Burnley Bet, Sign With Bengals If Terms Are Met
Retired NFL star J.J. Watt is a man of his word. In January, the former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals star shared a screenshot of a conversation with Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. During their chat,
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'I'll Do It' - J.J. Watt Says He's Ready to Make NFL Return And Play For Bengals If Burnley Bet Is Fulfilled
I'll Do It' - J.J. Watt Says He's Ready to Make NFL Return And Play For Cincinnati Bengals If Burnley Bet Is Fulfilled
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