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JJ Watt announces on Twitter he's signing with Arizona Cardinals

Tony Gutierrez/AP

FILE - Former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt celebrates his touchdown on an interception of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. On Monday, March 1, 2021, the defensive lineman announced on Twitter that he has signed to play for the Arizona Cardinals. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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JJ Watt is heading to Arizona.

On his personal Twitter page, the defensive lineman announced that he was signing with the Arizona Cardinals alongside a picture of him wearing a Cardinals shirt while working out.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Watt is signing a reported two-year, $31 million contract with $23 million guaranteed.

Last season, the Cardinals started hot but finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs.

With Watt signing with the Cardinals, he will be reunited with former Texans teammate, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who signed with Arizona last season.

Watt and the Houston Texans mutually parted ways back in February.

The Texans drafted Watt 11th overall in 2011.

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