Cardinals J.J. Watt Emotional After Win: 'I Was Scared'

Arizona Cardinals DE J.J. Watt opened up to reporters following a very tough day.

It all started on Sunday morning for Arizona Cardinals DE J.J. Watt. 

After being deemed questionable on Friday with a calf/illness injury, Watt was questionable heading into Week 4's meeting with the Carolina Panthers but was expected to play. 

Then, Watt tweeted the following on Sunday morning:

I was just told somebody leaked some personal information about me and it’s going to be reported on today.

I went into A-Fib on Wednesday, had my heart shocked back into rhythm on Thursday and I’m playing today.

That’s it.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 2, 2022

During Fox's broadcast of the game, they said Watt was at the team facility on Wednesday when he first started having issues, and on Thursday he had his heart shocked. 

Watt practiced Friday on a limited basis, and reportedly got the green light from multiple cardiologists prior to playing.

Watt finished the win with three combined tackles and two passes deflected, one of which resulted in an interception. 

Arizona, now 2-2, needed a win desperately. Watt's efforts didn't go unnoticed from teammates:

Zach Allen on J.J. Watt when talking with @PaulCalvisi postgame:

"There's a reason why he's our leader. He's just an absolute stud. We're just so fortunate to have him. Not just a great player, a great person. He's really one of the foundation pieces of this organization."

— Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) October 2, 2022

In his press conference, Watt was obviously emotional following quite the day.

JJ Watt emotional post game in Charlotte pic.twitter.com/K6GVQRsnsa

— Mark McClune (@MarkMcClune) October 2, 2022

This postgame quote from @JJWatt really hits home:

"For months we've been looking at ultrasounds of our baby boy and they are all extremely happy. Then on Thursday, we were looking at an ultrasound of my heart. It was very tough."

— Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) October 2, 2022

More Watt: I’ve never been scared with all my surgeries, going under, injuries.

But when they were going to put him under and shock my heart, “I was scared.”

— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) October 2, 2022

Some time after the press conference, Watt took to Twitter to give his gratitude for a good team win:

Great Team Win!

Thankful.

🙏🏼 https://t.co/mI4Kc6h5et

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 3, 2022

We may have more information moving forward, but it sounds as if Watt is okay. 

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