JJ Watt Ready to Honor Bet and Play for Bengals

JJ Watt Ready to Honor Bet and Play for Bengals, But James Trafford Must Hold Up His End of the Bargain
NFL legend JJ Watt continues to say he'll play for the Bengals under one condition: his bet with Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. Watt agreed to play for the Bengals if Trafford doesn't allow a goal the rest of the season in the English Championship League.
'Who knows if (Bengals) even want me?' JJ Watt says Burnley FC streak, bet getting serious
J.J. Watt told Dan Patrick he hasn't spoken yet with the Bengals about coming out of retirement and playing in Cincinnati.
Will JJ Watt Come Out Of Retirement? The Cincinnati Bengals Could Be His Next Team
Even Joe Burrow and the Bengals might want to start paying attention. If Trafford carries this streak into Burnley’s final match in May, there’s a real chance Bengals players will make the trip to England to witness history- and possibly secure Watt’s return.
JJ Watt might come out of retirement to play for Bengals: How an English soccer star could make this happen
JJ Watt has been out of football for two years, but there's a chance the former NFL star could be coming out of retirement in 2025 and it's all because of a bet he made. Watt and his wife, Kealia, own a stake in Burnley FC,
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 Jokes About Ending NFL Retirement to Join Bengals Amid Burnley Bet
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The joke bet JJ Watt made with Burnley's goalkeeper about returning to the NFL, with the Bengals, is starting to get serious
JJ Watt told an English goalkeeper if he went the rest of the year without allowing a goal, Watt would return to the NFL. Now, we're halfway there.
J.J. Watt sweating NFL return as Burnley GK James Trafford continues clean sheet streak
J.J. Watt thought his response to a request from James Trafford was an unrealistic one. The Burnley goalkeeper reached out to the former NFL pass rusher, who is also a minority owner in the club, with a simple ask: Would you come out of retirement to play for my beloved Cincinnati Bengals?
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James Trafford interview: Burnley goalkeeper on clean-sheet record, JJ Watt wager and Sunderland penalty saves
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